France Summons Iran Diplomat Over Ballistic Missile Allegations

France has summoned Iran's diplomatic charge d'affaires concerning the alleged transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims that Russia received missiles from Iran and plans to use them in Ukraine, but Iran denies the transfer.

France's foreign ministry has summoned Iran's diplomatic charge d'affaires over allegations of ballistic missile transfers to Russia, according to a diplomatic source.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently asserted that Russia had received ballistic missiles from Iran and might deploy them in its conflict in Ukraine within weeks. Iran, however, has denied these claims.

The situation has escalated diplomatic tensions, drawing international scrutiny and concern.

(With inputs from agencies.)