G7 leaders issue statement: If Iran supplies Russia with ballistic missiles, we to respond swiftly with new, significant measures
G7 leaders issued a statement calling on Iran not to supply Russia with ballistic missiles or other technologies in its war against Ukraine, threatening new and significant measures.
"We reiterate our call on third parties to immediately cease providing material support to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine or face severe costs. We are extremely concerned about reports that Iran is considering transferring ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia after having supplied the Russian regime with UAVs, which are used in relentless attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine," according the statement, the text of which was distributed on Friday in Brussels.
G7 leaders therefore called on Iran not to do so, as "it would add to regional destabilization and represent a substantive material escalation in its support for Russia's war in Ukraine – an aggression which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter." "Were Iran to proceed with providing ballistic missiles or related technology to Russia, we are prepared to respond swiftly and in a coordinated manner including with new and significant measures against Iran," the leaders said.