UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia  

The Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London was summoned to the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in coordination with European partners and upon instruction from the Foreign Secretary on September 11. 

Mr. Ali Matinfar was summoned over Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, Caliber.Az reports, citing the message posted on the website of the UK’s government. 

The UK Government was clear that any transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia would be seen as a dangerous escalation and would face a significant response. The summons follows the recent announcement where the UK, alongside international partners, outlined significant new measures against Iran and Russia, including cancelling our bilateral Air Services Arrangement with Iran.

The United Kingdom has also sanctioned a number of key individuals and organisations for their involvement in Iran’s military support to Russia, including those involved in weapons supply chains that enable Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.