UK Condemns Iran's Missile Supply to Russia

British Foreign Minister David Lammy has condemned Iran's provision of ballistic missiles to Russia, describing it as a 'significant escalation.' Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Lammy emphasized the gravity of the situation but refrained from commenting on operational issues regarding Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles.

UK Condemns Iran's Missile Supply to Russia
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British Foreign Minister David Lammy called Iran's supply of ballistic missiles to Russia a 'significant escalation.'

'This is a troubling action that we're seeing from Iran. It is definitely a significant escalation and we are coordinating,' Lammy stated during a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

When questioned about Britain's potential approval for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow long-range missiles against Russia, Lammy refrained from discussing 'operational issues.'

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