UK sanctions on Iran

In the statement from the British Foreign Office, it was indicated that the new sanctions against Iran cover 13 people and organizations responsible for human rights.

In the statement, it was noted that the sanctions targeted prison administrators who oversee torture and inhumane treatment in Iran, organizations tasked with collecting private information from regime opponents, and those who spearhead the oppression of women through of Iran’s mandatory hijab laws.

The sanctions include travel bans as well as a freeze on their UK assets, which prevents organizations in the UK from doing business with the sanctioned individuals.

“WE WILL ASK FOR ACCOUNT”

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, whose assessments were included in the statement, said: “The Iranian regime is putting pressure on its own people, exporting blood to Ukraine and the Middle East, and threatening to kill and kidnap people on British soil.” . he used the phrase.

Stating that the UK has sent a clear message to the regime with the new sanction decision, Cleverly said: “We will not tolerate this bad behavior and we will hold you accountable.” she performed her assessment.

Britain, on April 24, declared high-level Iranian officials, including members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Army (IRGC), responsible for human rights violations and decided to jointly impose sanctions with the US and the European Union (EU). (AA)