The Council of the EU on Monday officially approved restrictive measures against seven individuals and seven legal entities in connection with the transfer of ballistic missiles by Iran, as well as drones to Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Council of the EU.
The list of sanctioned persons includes individuals and legal entities responsible for the development and transfer to Russia of UAVs and missiles and related technologies to support Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as for the transfer of these weapons to militant groups and organizations that undermine peace and security on Middle East.
The sanctions list includes three Iranian airlines, Saha Airlines, Mahan Air and Iran Air, and two procurement firms. They are responsible for the supply through transnational procurement networks of Iranian-made UAVs and related components and technologies to Russia.
Two companies involved in the production of fuel used to launch rockets and rocket projectiles were also included in the list.
In addition, the EU Council decided to introduce restrictive measures against the Deputy Minister of Defense of Iran, Seyed Hamzeh Galandari, high-ranking officials of one of the branches of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "Quds", the IRGC Central Headquarters "Khatam al-Anbiya" and the Space Directorate of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, and as well as the heads of Iran Aircraft Industry (HESA) and Aerospace Industry Organization (AIO).
An asset freeze and a ban on entry into the European Union will be applied against these persons.
In addition, it is prohibited to provide funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, organizations or bodies included in the list.
The relevant legal acts were published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The European Union has previously warned Iran several times against transferring ballistic missiles to Russia and has said it views the move as a taboo violation.
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