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The United States warns it will take action against companies and nations working with Iran's drone program after Russia used the imports for deadly kamikaze strikes in Kyiv. "The US will not hesitate to use sanctions or take actions against perpetrators," US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel says. SOUNDBITE
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the US and it's European allies are prepared to take "united, swift and severe action" against Russia if they pursue aggressive action against Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
Russian ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia warns of an "uncontrollable escalation" as the United States presses to extend an arms embargo on Iran or impose UN sanctions that could kill a nuclear deal. SOUNDBITE
Some cruise missiles that were targeted at Syria and launched from a Russian ship crashed in Iran, two U.S. officials said, according to a CNN report.
Russia has decided to lift a self-imposed ban on supplying advanced S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Iran.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.