UK announces new sanctions regime targeted at Iranian threats

Britain to target Iranian decision makers with new sanctions regime

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday it would create a new sanctions regime for Iran, giving the UK greater powers to target decision makers, including those involved in weapons proliferation and threats against British nationals. Read full story

UK Announces New Iran Sanctions Regime in Response to 15 Kidnapping, Assassination Plots

FILE PHOTO: British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly walks outside Downing Street as he attends the British cabinet’s weekly meeting, in London, Britain February 21, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday announced plans for sweeping new powers to sanction the Iranian government in response to what he said were 15 credible Iranian plots to kill or kidnap British and UK-based individuals. The new sa…

Britain to Target Iranian Decision-makers With New Sanctions Regime

LONDON - Britain said on Thursday that it would create a new sanctions regime for Iran, giving the U.K. greater powers to target decision-makers, including those involved in weapons proliferation and threats against British nationals.  Britain's current sanctions regime against Iran focuses on human rights, but the proposals would widen the scope of criteria that the government could cite in bringing new designations in the future.  "The Iranian…

UK announces toughened up sanctions regime against Iran

LONDON: Britain on Thursday (Jul 6) announced plans for a tougher sanctions regime against Iran over alleged human rights violations and hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil. The new sanctions regime will expand existing penalties imposed by creating new criteria under which individuals an

UK announces toughened up sanctions regime against Iran

Britain on Thursday announced plans for a tougher sanctions regime against Iran over alleged human rights violations and hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil.

UK toughens up sanctions against Iran regime

UK on Thursday (July 6) announced plans for tougher sanctions against Iran for its alleged human rights violation as well as hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil. The new sanctions regime will expand existing sanctions by creating new criteria under which individuals and entities can be hit. They include any Iranian activities "undermining peace, stability and security in the Middle East and internationally", and the "use and spread