G7 nations have escalated warnings to Iran over military co-operation with Russia, including the transfer of advanced rockets, saying they are preparing to hit Tehran with a new wave of sanctions.
Washington has not confirmed that short-range ballistic missiles have been shipped from Iran to Moscow, but a senior administration official said that negotiations between Russia and Iran over the shipments had been “actively advancing”.
The G7 said on Friday it was “prepared to respond swiftly and in a co-ordinated manner, including with new and significant measures against Iran”, if Tehran continued to supply missiles or technology to Russia.