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UK sanctions Iran-linked network, cites attack plots and finance operations
Britain said the measures target attackers and financial networks that helped Iran-linked groups move funds and threaten security in the UK and abroad.
- On Monday, Britain sanctioned 12 individuals and entities linked to Iran, accusing them of involvement in 'hostile activity' including plotting attacks and providing financial services to destabilize the UK and other countries.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said this package directly targets individuals and organizations who threaten security on UK streets and stability in the Middle East.
- Authorities targeted alleged members of the Zindashti Network and five members of the Zarringhalam family, who allegedly used illicit funds to destabilize the UK.
- Asset freezes and travel bans were issued by the Foreign Office as the UK maintains a 'severe' national terrorism threat level regarding hostile activity linked to Iran.
- Britain's MI5 intelligence said law enforcement thwarted more than 20 'potentially lethal' Iran-backed plots since 2022, though Iran has repeatedly denied involvement in such attacks.
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UK sanctions Iran-linked network, cites attack plots and finance operations
Britain on Monday sanctioned 12 individuals and entities linked to Iran, accusing them of involvement in hostile activity including plotting attacks and providing financial services to groups seeking to destabilise the UK and other countries.
·United Kingdom
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UK sanctions Iranians accused of planning attacks in Britain
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UK sanctions 12 Iran-linked people, entities
Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on a dozen Iran-linked individuals and entities accused of involvement in "hostile activities" by Tehran targeting the UK or other countries. Updating its official sanctions list, the Foreign Office in London imposed the UK travel bans and asset freezes on nine people, two shadow banking exchange houses and the allegedly criminal Zindashti network. The UK government had already sanctioned its alleged leader, N…
·London, United Kingdom
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