LONDON — The United Kingdom has significantly escalated its measures against Tehran's nuclear ambitions, announcing a major new package of sanctions targeting dozens of individuals and organizations linked to Iran's efforts to spread nuclear weapons, reports The WP Times with reference to Reuters.
The move, which follows similar action by the EU, aims to place severe economic pressure on the Iranian regime. According to reports from Reuters, the UK has added 71 new listings to its existing Iran sanctions regime. These comprehensive additions include high-ranking officials within the Iran nuclear program, as well as pivotal financial and energy institutions critical to sustaining the regime’s operations.
The immediate consequences for those listed are severe. All assets held by these individuals and organizations within the UK jurisdiction will be frozen. Furthermore, the sanctions impose stringent financial restrictions and enforce travel bans, preventing the targeted individuals from entering the United Kingdom.
This concerted effort to curb proliferation aligns with broader international action. Earlier today, September 29, the EU Council decided to reintroduce a range of limitations against Iran over its nuclear activities, many of which had been suspended in 2015.
The newly reinstated EU restrictions mirror the UK’s approach, encompassing travel prohibitions and asset freezes for specific persons and entities. They also include broader economic and financial sanctions, along with limitations on trade in vital sectors such as petroleum products, gas, precious metals, and certain types of specialized equipment. Crucially, a ban on arms exports is also a core component of the renewed international pressure campaign on Tehran.
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