Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday tweeted praise for the European Union’s decision the previous day to slap sanctions on Iran for providing military assistance to Russia in its war against Ukraine and to Tehran’s regional terror proxies at war with Israel.
“I welcome the decision made yesterday by the E.U. foreign ministers to impose severe sanctions on the Iranian regime,” Sa’ar wrote.
אני מברך על החלטת שרי החוץ של האיחוד האירופי אתמול להטיל סנקציות חריפות על המשטר האיראני.
— Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) November 19, 2024
הסנקציות הללו יפגעו בתהליכי ייצור הטילים והכטב"מים האיראנים, יקשו על הפצת נשק איראני בספינות לאזורי לחימה ויגבירו את הלחץ הכלכלי על משטר ההאיטולות.
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“These sanctions will disrupt Iran’s missile and UAV production processes, hinder the shipment of Iranian weapons to conflict zones, and increase economic pressure on the Ayatollah regime,” he continued. “These are essential measures in the international community’s fight against the Iranian threat, which poses the greatest danger to the security and stability of the Middle East, Europe and the entire world.”
According to the E.U. Council, the sanctions will target ports and ships involved in transporting Iranian missiles and drones.
The sanctions specifically target the Amirabad and Anzali ports on the Caspian Sea, the National Iranian Shipping Line (IRISL) and its head, Mohammad Reza Hiabani.
Also sanctioned were three Russian shipping companies—MG Flot, VTS Broker and Arapax. They are accused of transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including drone components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
On Oct. 14, the E.U. imposed sanctions on seven individuals and seven organizations in Iran responsible for transporting missiles and drones to Russia. They include Saha Airlines, Mahan Air, Iran Air and several Iranian officials.
