Ibrahim Pilly, the Deputy Special Representative of the US Government for Iran, welcomed the European Union's sanctions against individuals and entities of the Islamic Republic on Friday. Mr. Pilly wrote on social media platform X: 'We welcome today’s EU sanctions against several Iranian individuals and entities involved in the development of missiles and drones, as well as their proliferation among proxy militia forces and terrorists.' The Deputy Special Representative added that the United States will continue to confront the range of threats posed by the Islamic Republic against global peace, prosperity, and security. The European Union announced on Friday that it is sanctioning several entities and individuals, including the Iranian Minister of Defense and the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, due to the supply of missiles and drones used against Israel and Ukraine and in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The EU also sanctioned the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya of the IRGC and its commander, Gholamali Rashid. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control also independently announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions on four companies linked to Ryan Roshd Afzar (RRA), which had previously been sanctioned. These companies have provided critical components for the Islamic Republic of Iran's drone production program.
US Emphasizes Continuation of Confrontation with Threats from the Islamic Republic
The US has welcomed new EU sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities involved in missile and drone development. This action underscores ongoing international efforts to counter the threats posed by the Islamic Republic, particularly in relation to its military activities. The sanctions target key figures and organizations, reflecting a coordinated approach to address security concerns.
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📰 What Happened
US welcomes EU sanctions against Iranian entities involved in missile and drone development.
- European Union sanction Iranian Minister of Defense, commander of the Quds Force, Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya
- US Department of the Treasury sanction four companies linked to Ryan Roshd Afzar
- Ibrahim Pilly welcome European Union sanctions
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The US and EU are intensifying their efforts to counter Iranian threats.
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