On October 14, the European Union made a significant decision to impose sanctions on multiple entities and individuals in Iran, citing the country’s provision of ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, according to a report by AFP.
The EU stated that a total of seven individuals and seven entities have been sanctioned in connection with these allegations. Among those affected are Iran Air and key figures such as Seyyed Hamzah Galandari, the Iranian Deputy Minister of Defense, as well as senior officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These individuals will face asset freezes and travel bans to the EU.
In response, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the sanctions, labeling them as “illogical and a violation of international law.”
Earlier reports indicated that in September 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that Iran had supplied missiles to Russia. In reaction to these accusations, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi asserted that since taking office in August, his administration has not transferred any weapons to Russia.
