The UK government has unveiled plans to impose sanctions on Iranian officials engaged in what it considers to be hostile activities within the country. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated that since January 2022, there have been 15 credible threats by Iran’s regime to harm or abduct UK citizens or individuals based in the UK.
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Under current legislation, the UK has the power to impose sanctions on Iranians involved in human rights violations or nuclear proliferation activities within Iran. However, the new plans will expand the scope, enabling the government to target Iranian individuals responsible for “hostile activities towards the UK and our partners,” which includes threats to people, property, or security. Individuals involved in sending missiles and drones to Russia from Iran could also face sanctions.
