The Following the ballistic cruise missile attack by Iran on Israel on 1 October the British Foreign Office has issued sanctions on several top Iranian military officials who are in the air force, army and other organisations.
The Foreign Secretary Daivd Lammy said the sanctions are in place to hols “Iran to account” as they are “driving further escalation” across the Middle East.
Lammy said, “Despite repeated warnings, the dangerous actions of Iran and its proxies are driving further escalation in the Middle East.
Following its ballistic missile attack on Israel, we are holding Iran to account and exposing those who facilitated these acts.
Alongside allies and partners, we will continue to take necessary measures to challenge Iran’s unacceptable threats and press for de-escalation across the region.
