For helping Russia in the war against Ukraine: EU imposes sanctions on Iranian drone manufacturers
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The EU Council has imposed sanctions on six individuals and five organizations associated with the development of drones that support Russia's war in Ukraine.
The EU Council has imposed new sanctions against six individuals and five organizations involved in the development and production of drones by Iran, which are used in russia's war against Ukraine. This is stated in the Council's press release, UNN reports.
Details
The sanctions list includes:
- Shakad Sanat Asmari Company, its CEO, Deputy CEO and Chief Scientist;
- Baharestan Kish Company and its Managing Director;
- Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif Company and its CEO;
- Sarmad Electronic Sepahan Company, an aerospace engineering company
- companies that help the Quds Force of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps improve its UAV program (Kimia Part Sivan Company).
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These companies will be subject to an asset freeze and a ban on entry to EU countries. In addition, the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of individuals, legal entities, organizations or bodies on the list is prohibited.
Appendix
Relevant legal acts, including the names of the individuals and entities on the list, are published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Recall
The UK government has created a new agency, OTSI to enforce sanctions against russia, which is to start operating next year to prevent sanctions evasion and provide advice on sanctions compliance.