NewsIranian ballistic missiles delivered to Russia prompt new Western sanctions

Iranian ballistic missiles delivered to Russia prompt new Western sanctions

Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, revealed the "Wall Street Journal." The newspaper cites American and European officials. The United States and the European Union had previously warned that such a move by Iran would be met with sanctions.

The front line in Donetsk Oblast/ Illustrative photo
The front line in Donetsk Oblast/ Illustrative photo
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Justyna Lasota-Krawczyk

7 September 2024 07:14

The newspaper did not specify when the transfer occurred or which missiles Russia received. According to a cited US representative, "eventually several hundred units were delivered."

Sanctions for Iran: First steps taken

Leaders in Washington and other G7 and EU capitals have repeatedly warned for over a year that the sale of Iranian missiles to Russia was likely. At the same time, they announced that such a move would be met with a "stern and swift response."

According to the "WSJ," preparations for imposing coordinated sanctions were already undertaken this summer, and the United States and the EU are currently working on finalising the package.

What will the sanctions include?

According to unofficial information, the sanctions will include a ban on Iranian airlines flying to European airports and restrictions on companies involved in the delivery.

The "Wall Street Journal" writes, however, that despite earlier announcements of more decisive steps, including returning to sanctions lifted after the conclusion of the nuclear agreement with Iran (JCPOA), in recent weeks, European diplomats have signalled that "apart from the aviation sector, other economic and banking ties with Iran will not be severed."

Tehran is the second largest supplier of ballistic missiles to Russia after North Korea.

Challenging situation in Ukraine

It is not clear which missiles Russia received. Previous reports mentioned Fath 360 and Ababil missiles, which have ranges of up to 120 and 85 kilometres, respectively. The "WSJ" emphasizes that Tehran also has missiles up to 800 kilometres in its arsenal.

Reports of the weapons transfer come at a time when Ukrainian air defence systems are overwhelmed by Russian bombardments.

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