The false claim of the Group of Seven: Iran should not give missiles to Russia

Reuters reported, in the statement of the Group of Seven on Friday, it is claimed that the group is “deeply concerned” by Iran’s possible decision to “transfer ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia”. /p>

The Group of 7 continued: “We ask Iran not to do this, because it adds to the instability of the region and represents a substantial increase in Tehran’s material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.”

The statement said: “We are ready to respond quickly and coordinated, including new and important measures.”

Moscow and Tehran have previously denied accusations of sending weapons to Russia for use on Ukrainian soil.

The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations announced on Friday the 4th of March (local time): “Despite the fact that there is no legal restriction on the sale of ballistic missiles, Iran is morally obliged to refrain from arms transactions during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.” to avoid fueling the war, and this is based on Iran’s adherence to international laws and the UN Charter.”

The British news agency Reuters claimed in a report earlier this week that Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, which deepens military cooperation between the two countries under US sanctions. This claim is despite the fact that America has not yet confirmed that Iran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia.

John Kirby, spokesman and strategic communications coordinator of the American National Security Council, told reporters on Thursday local time: “In response to Iran’s continuous support for Russia’s brutal war, we will impose more sanctions against Iran in the coming days and in If Iran sells ballistic missiles to Russia, we are ready to go further.”

Source: IRNA