“We now have confirmation that Iran has carried out these transfers” of missiles, diplomats from the three countries said in a joint statement. “We will take immediate action to terminate our bilateral agreements on air services with Iran,” Paris, Berlin and London write.
An “escalation” of tensions
“In addition, we will work to designate individuals and entities involved in Iran's ballistic missile program and the transfer to Russia of ballistic missiles and other weapons,” they added. “We will also work to put Iran Air under sanctions,” they continued.
The three countries denounce this delivery which they describe as an “escalation” in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. “This escalation, provoked by both Iran and Russia, constitutes a direct threat to European security,” they believe.