US, UK voice concern about Iran providing lethal weapons to Russia

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern about Iran providing lethal weapons to Russia, the White House said Friday, Anadolu reports.

“They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine as it continues to defend against Russia’s aggression.

“They expressed deep concern about Iran and North Korea’s provision of lethal weapons to Russia and the People’s Republic of China’s support to Russia’s defense industrial base,” it said in a statement, that after Biden and Starmer met at the White House to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.

The leaders reiterated their “ironclad commitment” to Israel’s security, the urgent need for a cease-fire deal that will free the hostages and enable increased relief in the Gaza Strip, and the need for Israel to do more to protect civilians and address the dire humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave, according to the statement.

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