Further sanctions against those linked to Iran have been implemented by the international community, this time from the United Kingdom.
On Monday, 12 entities and individuals were placed under these sanctions, with the UK citing hostile and criminal activity.
The government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said the targets were linked to a criminal network, Zindashti, as well as financial operators and exchange houses, looking to move and access funds against existing restrictions.
The sanctions enforced include travel bans and the freezing of assets.
In a statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and MP Yvette Cooper, the sanctions were described as a necessary response to Iran's “use of criminal gangs to carry out threats overseas”.
This package of sanctions directly targets organisations and individuals who threaten security on UK streets and stability in the Middle East…we are coordinating these actions across Europe," said Cooper.
“We continue to press for a negotiated settlement and a long-term diplomatic solution in the Middle East, which urgently restores freedom of navigation to the Strait of Hormuz.”
