The UK, France, and Germany have imposed new sanctions on Iran, citing its role in supplying Russia with ballistic missiles used in Ukraine. Among the measures announced during U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to London are restrictions on Iran Air’s operations in the UK and Europe. These actions come in response to evidence that Iran-supplied missiles have targeted civilian areas in Ukraine and training has been provided to Russian military personnel on using the Fajr-360 ballistic missile system. The situation raises concerns about escalating violence in Ukraine and the broader implications for international security.
- UK, France, and Germany announce new sanctions on Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine.
- Measures include restrictions on Iran Air’s ability to operate in the UK and Europe.
- Western officials report Iranian missiles have been used against civilian targets in Ukraine.
- Russian military personnel have received training in Iran for the Fajr-360 missile system, with a range of 75 miles.
- Russia has received shipments of these missiles, expected to be used in Ukraine within weeks.
- Supply of Iranian missiles allows Russia to allocate its own missile arsenal for longer-range targets, while using Iranian missiles for closer targets.
- The development is seen as a significant escalation in the conflict, with potential for increased casualties in Ukraine.
- Concerns raised about the international response and the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
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