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U.S. Warns of Strong Response to Iran's Planned Missile Transfer to Russia

Aug 12, 2024, 04:21 PM

The U.S. State Department has expressed deep concern over reports that Iran plans to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia. Such a move is seen as a dramatic escalation and has prompted the U.S. to warn of a strong response. State Department spokesman Vedant Patel stated that the U.S. is prepared to deliver a swift and severe response if Iran proceeds with the missile transfer.