EU imposes sanctions over Iranian drone use in Russian aggression against Ukraine

On 20 October, the EU added three Iranian individuals and one Iranian entity to the list of those subject to restrictive measures for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. This is in view of their role in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.

According to a press release issued by the Council of the European Union, this decision is “a signal of the EU’s resolve to respond swiftly and decisively to Iran’s actions supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine”. 

“The EU condemns the delivery of Iranian drones to Russia and their deadly deployment in the war of aggression against Ukraine,” says the press release.

Those designated are subject to an asset freeze, and EU citizens and companies are forbidden from making funds available to them. Natural persons are additionally subject to a travel ban, which prevents them from entering or transiting through EU territories.

The Council also indicated its intention to impose restrictive measures against two other individuals and two entities on the same grounds.

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