Iran strongly criticized the new sanctions imposed by the EU and UK, with the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denying allegations of providing ballistic missiles to Russia. The EU recently announced sanctions on seven individuals and organizations, including Iran Air, over alleged involvement in transferring ballistic missiles to Russia, with additional sanctions from the UK on nine entities.
The inclusion of Saha Airlines, Mahan Air, and Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister in the EU sanctions list has sparked controversy and condemnation from Iran. The US had previously claimed that Russia received ballistic missiles from Iran for the conflict in Ukraine, an allegation that Iran vehemently denied.
In response to the accusations, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized that Iran had not intervened militarily in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The lack of evidence to support the claims made by European countries and the UK has led to increased tensions in the region.