The European Council adopted restrictive measures against Iran, particularly to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
The individuals and entities targeted are responsible for the development and transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and related technology that contribute to destabilizing activities in the region.
The listings include Iranian Airlines (Saha Airlines, Mahan Air, and Iran Air), two procurement firms, and companies involved in the production of rocket and missile propellant, highlighting the extensive networks facilitating these transfers.
The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on the Deputy Defence Minister of Iran, Seyed Hamzeh Ghalandari, prominent officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force (IRGC-QF), IRGC Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, and IRGC Aerospace Force Space Division, as well as the managing directors of the EU-listed companies Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) and Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO).
Those targeted will be subject to an asset freeze and travel ban to the European Union. Additionally, the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed is prohibited.
