White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stressed Wednesday that the Biden administration stands with the Iranian people and said there could be cooperation between Iran and Russia in dealing with Iranian protesters.
We stand with courageous citizens and courageous women." from Iran who are demonstrating to secure their fundamental rights," Jean-Pierre told reporters.
Jean-Pierre added that the evidence that Iran is helping Russia in the war in Ukraine is "clear and public". Ukraine and its western partners, including the United States, have said drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine in recent weeks were supplied by Iran.
Russia has denied using Iranian drones and Iran has denied supplying them to Russia. "Iran and Russia are converging while becoming increasingly isolated," Jean-Pierre said. "Our message to Iran is very, very clear: stop killing."
Your people and stop sending weapons to Russia to kill Ukrainians. At the same briefing on Wednesday, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Russia and Iran are working together to violate the human and civil rights of Iranians and endanger the lives of Ukrainians. The United States stands behind Iran: Iranian women and all citizens of Iran inspiring the world with their courage.
We will continue to take action to impose costs on those who use violence against peaceful protesters or who seek to suppress their very, very basic rights.