The United States issued a stern warning to Iran on Monday, cautioning the nation against transferring ballistic missiles to Russia. Such an action, the US asserted, would provoke a "severe" response and undermine efforts by Tehran to improve relations with other nations, particularly the West.

 

The warning comes amid increasing reports that Iran is preparing to deliver a substantial number of ballistic missiles to Russia. State Department spokesman Vedant Patel, speaking to reporters, confirmed that the United States has been in close contact with its European allies regarding these reports. "We are prepared to deliver a swift and severe response if Iran were to move forward with the transfer of ballistic missiles," Patel stated, underscoring the gravity with which the US views this potential development. He added that such a transfer would represent a significant escalation in Iran's support for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

 

Russia, increasingly isolated on the global stage due to its ongoing aggression against Ukraine, has been seeking military support from countries that are themselves under international sanctions. North Korea is one such country, and Iran appears to be another potential supplier, particularly in the realm of ballistic missiles and drones. This potential alliance has raised significant concerns in Washington and among its European allies, who fear that the transfer of advanced weaponry could further intensify the conflict in Ukraine.

 

The United States has already imposed sanctions on entities involved in supplying Iranian drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to Russia. These drones have been used extensively by Russian forces in their relentless assaults on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Despite clear evidence of these UAVs being deployed in Ukraine, Iranian officials have consistently denied providing them to Russia. "Iranian officials also continue to deny providing any UAVs to Russia when evidence is plain for the world to see that Russia has used these UAVs in relentless attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine, against civilian infrastructure," Patel emphasized, highlighting the duplicity in Tehran's stance.

 

Patel also pointed out the contradictions within the Iranian regime, particularly with regard to its leadership's foreign policy objectives. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, known for his reformist leanings within the clerical state, had previously campaigned on a platform that included improving relations with the United States and European countries. However, the potential missile transfer to Russia stands in stark contrast to these aspirations. "This duplicity is only the latest reminder to the international community that the Iranian regime lacks in credibility," Patel remarked, underscoring the challenges in engaging with a government that sends mixed signals on the global stage.

 

The situation remains tense as the United States and its allies closely monitor Iran's actions. The potential transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia would not only escalate the conflict in Ukraine but also further isolate Iran from the international community. The US response, as indicated by Patel, would be swift and severe, reflecting the high stakes involved in preventing the proliferation of advanced weaponry to a nation engaged in a war of aggression.

 

As the world watches, the decisions made by Tehran in the coming days could have far-reaching implications, not just for the conflict in Ukraine but also for Iran's relationship with the West. The warnings from the United States are clear: any move by Iran to supply missiles to Russia will be met with significant consequences, both diplomatically and possibly militarily.

 

Credit: Barron's  2024-08-14

 

 

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It’s an empty threat unfortunately since trump broke the nuclear treaty,the only effective response we have now is to destroy the missiles.

1 hour ago, Tug said:

It’s an empty threat unfortunately since trump broke the nuclear treaty,the only effective response we have now is to destroy the missiles.

This is on joe and the dems... trump hasn't been in office for over three years... what is wrong with you???

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

The United States issued a stern warning to Iran on Monday, cautioning the nation against transferring ballistic missiles to Russia. Such an action, the US asserted, would provoke a "severe" response and undermine efforts by Tehran to improve relations with other nations, particularly the West.

OOH, I'm sure the cabal in Tehran is quaking in their boots over that, NOT.

 

What can the US do, short of declaring war, other than add some more sanctions?

 

Not so long ago, Blinken was running around trying to stop a wider M E conflict, and here we have the US threatening some unknown retaliation if Iran does the exact same thing that the US is doing with israel. Hypocrisy comes to mind.

 

BTW, nuclear missile submarines are a serious provocation and an escalation of tensions in the M E. So let's look at the US on the one hand saying "don't escalate tensions in the ME by attacking israel" and on the other hand doing everything it can to escalate tensions in the M E.

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

"This duplicity is only the latest reminder to the international community that the Iranian regime lacks in credibility," Patel remarked, underscoring the challenges in engaging with a government that sends mixed signals on the global stage.

I wonder if he is aware of the irony of trying to de escalate tensions in the M E while simultaneously ramping up tensions in the M E?

1 hour ago, JustMyOpinion said:

This is on joe and the dems... trump hasn't been in office for over three years... what is wrong with you???

What’s wrong with you?now Iran has or is very close to having nukes (thanks to trump) Iran was going to have sanctions lifted under the Obama agreement ,with Irans angry younger population (they don’t like the mullas) the threat of going under sanctions again wouldent sit well with them .the mullas are evil but they ain’t stupid + we would have had accesses to Irans oil blunting opecs hold on supplies.oh and a positive tidbit I filled my truck today for 386.9 per gallon in sandiego ca.i can buy gas in Arizona for under 3$ a gallon 

36 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I wonder if he is aware of the irony of trying to de escalate tensions in the M E while simultaneously ramping up tensions in the M E?

Remind me, who has ramped up tensions in the Middle E?

Does anyone really think these people are scared of threats from the other countries? Just like Thailand. We are our own Sovereign nation and follow our rules. The world is a mess now and it’s only a matter of time until something goes haywire. 

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

The United States issued a stern warning to Iran on Monday, cautioning the nation against transferring ballistic missiles to Russia.

 

I do not think that Iran will transfer a lot of missiles to Russia.

They will want to keep the missiles for their upcoming big war with Israel ( and the West ) .

The US sending warships will only delay Iran's actions , not prevent them .

You have been warned Iran - if you do not comply with the US, Kimala Harris will talk you to death about Zen diagrams, yellow busses, Space and what can be unburdened by what has been

3 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

You have been warned Iran - if you do not comply with the US, Kimala Harris will talk you to death about Zen diagrams, yellow busses, Space and what can be unburdened by what has been

How’s the fishing Richard?

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

OOH, I'm sure the cabal in Tehran is quaking in their boots over that, NOT.

 

What can the US do, short of declaring war, other than add some more sanctions?

 

Not so long ago, Blinken was running around trying to stop a wider M E conflict, and here we have the US threatening some unknown retaliation if Iran does the exact same thing that the US is doing with israel. Hypocrisy comes to mind.

 

BTW, nuclear missile submarines are a serious provocation and an escalation of tensions in the M E. So let's look at the US on the one hand saying "don't escalate tensions in the ME by attacking israel" and on the other hand doing everything it can to escalate tensions in the M E.

Why US is involving themselves into the next war, knowing that after WW2 they never won even one??? 

Why US has to support the Zionists? 

Why all the trillions are going to Israel? What you get in return?

Why billions are going to One of the the most corrupted countries(Ukraine)? 

Many questions to ask. 😳😳😳

Russia, increasingly isolated on the global stage due to its ongoing aggression against Ukraine

 

Actually, it’s the US and Europe that is getting increasingly isolated on the global stage due to their hypocrisy and hubris.

8 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Why US is involving themselves into the next war, knowing that after WW2 they never won even one??? 

Why US has to support the Zionists? 

Why all the trillions are going to Israel? What you get in return?

Why billions are going to One of the the most corrupted countries(Ukraine)? 

Many questions to ask. 😳😳😳

The politicians are in the tank with the MIT that lobby for the justification of war, lots of money to be made by slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people with military hardware. 

5 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Russia, increasingly isolated on the global stage due to its ongoing aggression against Ukraine

 

Actually, it’s the US and Europe that is getting increasingly isolated on the global stage due to their hypocrisy and hubris.

Good one lol let’s see…..hummm…..Russia is allied with NKorea and Iran……against all the nato nations and the USA hummm??just who is getting the better deal???all of that aside I wish the Russian people could rid themselves of the criminal class of leader and rejoin the world they deserve better than Putin and we deserve a better neighbor in Russia!

4 minutes ago, novacova said:

The politicians are in the tank with the MIT that lobby for the justification of war, lots of money to be made by slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people with military hardware. 

That's quite obvious. Boys need to play with their toys. And thousands of men, women and children are to die in their game.

2 hours ago, JustMyOpinion said:

This is on joe and the dems... trump hasn't been in office for over three years... what is wrong with you???

I suspect he panicked after watching nonstop CNN coronavirus coverage and got too many covid vaccinations resulting in some cognitive decline.

10 minutes ago, Tug said:

Good one lol let’s see…..hummm…..Russia is allied with NKorea and Iran……against all the nato nations and the USA hummm??just who is getting the better deal???all of that aside I wish the Russian people could rid themselves of the criminal class of leader and rejoin the world they deserve better than Putin and we deserve a better neighbor in Russia!

That's a bit funny. I see an alliance of Russia, Iran, China and North Korea. Take your map and you'll realize what huge area of the world they cover. War isn't the future for the world but peace.

16 minutes ago, Tug said:

Good one lol let’s see…..hummm…..Russia is allied with NKorea and Iran……against all the nato nations and the USA hummm??just who is getting the better deal???all of that aside I wish the Russian people could rid themselves of the criminal class of leader and rejoin the world they deserve better than Putin and we deserve a better neighbor in Russia!

NATO nations (including US) constitutes what, 14% of the world’s population?

 

And who are you to decide what’s good for the Russians? It’s this typical interference in other nations affairs that’s making your nation increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. Open your eyes. The west is in decline.

5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

That's a bit funny. I see an alliance of Russia, Iran, China and North Korea. Take your map and you'll realize what huge area of the world they cover. War isn't the future for the world buat peace.

Spot on.

I was going to ask why he didn't mention China.

Just an oversight on his part, I'm sure.

He's wired this morning.

USA should mind their own business.

The amount of Assets the US have now moved into the Eastern Med & Gulf areas, with Strike capabilities from Airbases within reach to that area - looks like its Kicking off very soon... Raptors deployed last few days?? They normally US based... Yep somethings brewing... 

4 hours ago, JustMyOpinion said:

This is on joe and the dems... trump hasn't been in office for over three years... what is wrong with you???

When he trashed the nuclear agreement with Iran, he left Biden no way of offering positive incentives to Iran. 

Very odd that the article doesn't mention an obvious reason why Iran is supplying ballistic missiles to Russia

 

Russia said to be delivering advanced air defenses to Iran as Tehran touts ties

Iranian officials say Russia has begun delivering advanced air defense and radar equipment to Iran after Tehran asked the Kremlin for the arms, the New York Times reported Monday.

While local Iranian media reported that Tehran had requested the equipment, a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and another official confirmed to the Times that not only had the request been made, but that deliveries had started.

The development came with the Middle East on edge at the expectation of a direct Iranian attack on Israel as revenge for Israel’s alleged assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-said-to-be-delivering-advanced-air-defenses-to-iran-as-tehran-touts-ties/

1 hour ago, Lokie said:

The amount of Assets the US have now moved into the Eastern Med & Gulf areas, with Strike capabilities from Airbases within reach to that area - looks like its Kicking off very soon... Raptors deployed last few days?? They normally US based... Yep somethings brewing... 

Those familiar with the Book of Revelations would likely assume that Armageddon will be in the ME. If they got it wrong and the antiChrist is actually a woman, it's time to start worrying

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

When he trashed the nuclear agreement with Iran, he left Biden no way of offering positive incentives to Iran. 

Then why didn't joe reestablish those incentives?  Over 3 years to do so... zip.

1 hour ago, Lokie said:

The amount of Assets the US have now moved into the Eastern Med & Gulf areas, with Strike capabilities from Airbases within reach to that area - looks like its Kicking off very soon... Raptors deployed last few days?? They normally US based... Yep somethings brewing... 

"Raptors". I sometimes think I really am in an episode of Battlestar Galactica and when I wake up it'll all be a bad dream.

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Why US is involving themselves into the next war, knowing that after WW2 they never won even one??? 

Why US has to support the Zionists? 

Why all the trillions are going to Israel? What you get in return?

Why billions are going to One of the the most corrupted countries(Ukraine)? 

Many questions to ask. 😳😳😳

 

Ask yourself, because you are one of those hardcore lefties, who want another 4 years of wokeism

13 minutes ago, JustMyOpinion said:

Then why didn't joe reestablish those incentives?  Over 3 years to do so... zip.

Because it takes 2 to tango. And the deal was the work of Iran's relative moderates. Once Trump cancelled the agreement, the conservatives triumphed. They don't want a deal with the US. They never did.

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

 

 

BTW, nuclear missile submarines are a serious provocation and an escalation of tensions in the M E. So let's look at the US on the one hand saying "don't escalate tensions in the ME by attacking israel" and on the other hand doing everything it can to escalate tensions in the M E.

 

Dont give up the day job for christ sake.....

 

Even the terminally dimwitted are able to grasp that any American Submarine/Carrier Group activity in the Middle East is to deter the likes of Iran from doing something stupid in the very first place and nothing else.