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UK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran's Guards
- Britain sanctioned Iranian banker Aliakbar Ansari for financially supporting the activities of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, imposing an asset freeze, travel ban, and disqualification from being a director.
- Ansari is a major shareholder in Bank Ayandeh, which was recently dissolved due to financial issues.
- Hamish Falconer, Britain's Middle East minister, stated that these sanctions aim to send a clear message to the Iranian regime.
- In May, recommendations were made to create powers to tackle state threats, which would be applied to the IRGC.
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UK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran’s Guards
LONDON - Britain sanctioned Iranian banker and businessman Aliakbar Ansari on Thursday, citing his role in financially supporting the activities of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the reason for its action. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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UK sanctions Iranian banker accused of aiding Revolutionary Guards
The United Kingdom on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian businessman accused of providing financial and material support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the country's formidable transnational military organization.
·Iran, Islamic Republic of
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