The European Union sanctioned Iran’s defense minister
| The European Union announced that it has sanctioned six Iranian individuals and three Iranian entities, including the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy and the Iranian Defense Minister, in connection with the drone and missile program. |
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While announcing this news, the European Union claimed that the new sanctions against Iran are due to the transfer of drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, as well as the transfer of missiles and drones to militia groups and weakening Security has been implemented in the Middle East and the Red Sea.
The European Union announced that “Mohammedreza Ashtiani”, the Minister of Defense of Iran, is one of the personalities who have been included in the new sanctions list of the Union in connection with the transfer of drones to Russia.
The statement of the European Union states: the entity under the management of Ashtani is responsible for the planning, procurement and financing of the Iranian armed forces and plays a large role in the defense industry, including the production of drones, and this Iranian minister He is responsible for supporting Russia, including supplying Iranian drones.
These sanctions of the European Union while the senior officials of our country and Russia have always denied the claim of transferring weapons to Moscow for use in the war in Ukraine.
