The EU’s chief diplomat condemned Tehran’s actions on behalf of the European Union and announced “new and significant restrictive measures.”
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on behalf of the entire EU, issued a statement in which he strongly condemned Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. This was confirmed by a statement, the text of which was distributed on Friday, September 13, in Brussels.
“This poses a direct threat to European security and represents a significant material increase in the supply of Iranian UAVs and ammunition used by Russia in its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine,” the text notes.
The EU will “promptly respond and in coordination with international partners,” in particular, the union intends to introduce “new and significant restrictive measures against Iran, including the designation of individuals and organizations involved on Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs, and it also considers restrictive measures in Iran’s aviation sector,” Borrell said.
He emphasized that Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia is at the center of Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine, including the use of ballistic missiles and drones, which are “proof of its clear determination to continue brutal its war of aggression against Ukraine and its people.”
“Iranian ballistic missiles can now be used to cause further suffering and destruction in Ukraine,” the EU’s chief diplomat said.
As you know, on September 6, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
Ballistic transfer to Russia: EU prepares sanctions against Iran
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