The sanctions target 13 individuals and organizations, including officials in charge of prisons and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Defense Command.
The UK and EU have previously announced multiple rounds of sanctions against Iran, citing the crackdown on protests after the death of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in morality police custody.
The new sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Security Officials for Human Rights Abuses
The UK has announced new sanctions against Iranian security officials and organizations for violating human rights, including freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
06 July 2023 · 20:07 UTC
