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Iran Condemns EU and UK Sanctions Over Alleged Missile Transfers to Russia
Iran denies accusations of supplying ballistic missiles to Russia and slams new EU and UK sanctions as baseless.
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by News Desk
2024-11-19
Iran Condemns EU and UK Sanctions Over Alleged Missile Transfers to Russia

Iran has strongly criticized the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom for imposing sanctions on its state-run shipping company and other entities, dismissing claims that it sent ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine as "fake."

“The actions of the European Union and the United Kingdom in imposing sanctions against Iran under this pretext are entirely unjustifiable and lack any legitimacy, legal basis, or logical foundation,” said Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday.

The new sanctions, introduced on Monday, freeze the assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL) and target entities accused of transferring Iranian-made drones, missiles, and related technologies.

Baghaei pointed out that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that no Iranian ballistic missiles have been delivered to Russia. However, Zelenskyy also noted that Iran is engaged in discussions with Russia regarding potential deliveries and is allegedly licensing the production of Shahed drones on Russian territory, a claim Tehran denies.

If provided, the Fath-360 short-range ballistic missiles could enhance Russia's offensive capabilities in Ukraine.

The Iranian government called the sanctions a violation of commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, abandoned by the United States in 2018. This comes as Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), recently described the nuclear agreement as “an empty shell” during high-level talks in Tehran.

Escalating Regional Tensions

The sanctions arrive amid heightened tensions between Iran and the West. Tehran has vowed a third major attack against Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in October.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of military readiness: “Enemies exploit weakness. We must remain strong during times of war.”

Additionally, former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif released a video condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of a “genocidal campaign” responsible for over 50,000 civilian deaths in the region, including more than 10,000 children.
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