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US accuses Iran of sending ballistic missiles to Russia
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US Alleges Iranian Missile Shipments to Russia
The United States has accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, potentially escalating the conflict in Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Washington plans to respond with sanctions against Tehran.
We've warned Tehran publicly, we've warned Tehran privately, that taking this step would be a dangerous escalation.
The US, along with Britain, France, and Germany, have imposed new sanctions on Iran, including measures against Iran Air and entities linked to the missile supply. Iran denies the accusations, calling them 'propaganda.'
- Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, according to US Secretary of State Blinken.
- The US and allies have imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to the missile shipments.
- Russia is expected to use the Iranian missiles within weeks, potentially escalating the Ukraine conflict.
- Iran denies sending weapons to Russia, calling the accusations propaganda.
- The US warns of deepening security cooperation between Iran and Russia.