The G7 Foreign Ministers have issued a statement condemning Iran's export and Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. The ministers represent Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
"We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the EU, condemn in the strongest possible terms Iran’s export and Russia’s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles," stated the release.
The statement highlights evidence that Iran has continued to transfer weaponry to Russia despite repeated international calls to cease such actions. This is seen as an escalation of Iran’s military support for Russia's conflict with Ukraine. According to the ministers, Russia has used Iranian weapons such as UAVs against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure. The statement labels Russia's aggression as a violation of international law including the UN Charter.
"Iran must immediately cease all support to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war against Ukraine and halt such transfers of ballistic missiles, UAVs and related technology," reads another part of the statement. It emphasizes that these actions pose a direct threat not only to Ukrainians but also to European and international security.
The G7 ministers reaffirmed their commitment to holding Iran accountable for its support for Russia's activities in Ukraine. "We remain steadfast in our commitment to hold Iran to account for its unacceptable support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine that further undermines global security," they declared. They noted that new measures are already being implemented in response.
