EU backs sanctions on Iran for providing missiles to Russia

The European Union backed a package of sanctions targeting Iran for providing Russia with ballistic missiles, with measures including restrictions on Iran Air and two procurement firms. A total of 14 individuals and entities were listed, including three airlines, as well as firms involved in the proliferation of Iranian arms to Russia, according to a news release. The sanctioned officials include Iran’s deputy defense secretary, Seyed Hamzeh Ghalandari, and the manging directors of two EU-listed defense companies. The sanctions approved Monday by EU foreign ministers, which include asset freezes and travel bans, are a first response to the provision of missiles and additional listings are being assessed, Bloomberg previously reported. Iran has previously been sanctioned for providing Russia with attack drones.<br/>