UK and US impose new sanctions on Iran in wake of attack on Israel
by Sophie Wingate
Apr 18, 2024
2 minutes
The UK and US have slapped a raft of new sanctions on leading Iranian military figures and entities linked to Tehran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the action demonstrated London and Washington’s unequivocal condemnation of Iran’s weekend assault on Israel, which raised fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
The UK on Thursday added seven individuals and six entities
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