European Union leaders are ready to respond with new and significant measures against Iran amid reports that Tehran may transfer ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, draft conclusions of a summit to be held next week said.
“The European Council calls on third parties to immediately cease providing material support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,” says the draft text, seen by Reuters.
Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, six sources told Reuters, deepening the military cooperation between the two countries, which are both under US sanctions.
“Reports that Iran may transfer ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia for use against Ukraine are very concerning,” the draft conclusions of the March 21-22 summit say.
“The European Union is prepared to respond swiftly and in coordination with international partners, including with new and significant measures against Iran.”
The conclusions also say the leaders would call on High Representative Josep Borrell and the Commission to prepare further sanctions against Belarus, North Korea, and Iran.
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