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UK and EU Impose Sanctions on Iran Over October 1 Missile Attack on Israel and Weapons Transfers to Russia

Oct 14, 2024, 02:50 PM

The UK and EU have imposed new sanctions on senior Iranian military figures and organizations in response to Iran's recent missile attack on Israel on October 1 and its ongoing destabilizing activities in the Middle East. The UK Government announced sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development. The EU sanctions also address Iran's weapons transfers to Russia, targeting seven entities, including Iran Air, and seven individuals, such as deputy defense minister Seyed Hamzeh Ghalandari and senior officials of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force. Ukraine's foreign minister welcomed the EU's sanctions, emphasizing the need to hold Iran accountable for its military support to Russia. Iran has also been accused of launching massive missile attacks and intimidating Arab partners.