Iran responds to the statements of the US Secretary of State, describing them as provocative

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Iran responds to the statements of the US Secretary of State, describing them as provocative

International

2023-04-23 | 07:05

 

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Alsumaria News - International

The Iranian Foreign Ministry described the statements of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken as provocative, stressing that Iran's military program is defensive and deterrent, and is not directed against any country that does not intend to attack it.

In response to the US Secretary of State's statements regarding Washington's attempts to disrupt the military programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as some new sanctions against Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said, "Blinken's provocative statements regarding the Iranian military program are aimed at nothing but the continuation of the marketing of American weapons by provoking The failed Iranophobia project and fueling discord between the countries of the region.

 

 

Blinken said in a press release on April 20, "The United States remains committed to taking measures to disrupt Iran's military programs and supply networks," announcing "the inclusion of elements of an Iranian military supply network, including an individual and six entities, on the US sanctions list."

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, "Contrary to the ill-conceived statements of the US Secretary of State, the Islamic Republic of Iran, within the framework of its good-neighborly policy, always emphasizes dialogue, participation and regional cooperation to ensure the security and common interests of the countries of the region away from the interference of foreigners. There are positive developments, and to The front happened in the region in this context.”

Kanaani stressed that "Iran's military program is a purely defensive and deterrent program, and is not directed against any country that does not intend to attack Iran."

The spokesman described "the ill-conceived and wrong actions committed by the American regime over decades as a source of insecurity, instability and war in the region," adding that "it is in the interest of this country to abandon its wrong, interference and irresponsible approaches towards the affairs of the countries of the region and to allow the process of strengthening stability." And peace in the region should continue on its path with the cooperation and participation of the countries of the region.

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London, Brussels and Washington impose new sanctions on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

2023.04.24 - 15:09

 

Baghdad - Nas  

On Monday, Britain announced, in coordination with the United States and the European Union, the imposition of new sanctions on officials in Iran, including officials of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, on the grounds of accusations of "violations" of human rights.  

  

  

  

A statement issued by the British Foreign Office said that the new sanctions targeted 4 leaders of the Revolutionary Guards, "whose soldiers under their command opened fire on unarmed demonstrators, killing many people, including children, and arbitrarily detained and tortured demonstrators."  

  

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated, "The Iranian regime is responsible for the brutal suppression of the Iranian people and for exporting bloodshed around the world. That is why we have over 300 sanctions imposed on Iran, including the entire Revolutionary Guard."  

  

The statement indicated that Britain has imposed sanctions on more than 70 Iranian officials and entities since October 2022, and that the number of individuals and entities included in the sanctions list has reached 300 individuals and entities.  

  

The statement said the European Union, Britain and the United States had taken "consistent and coordinated actions to hold Tehran accountable, and announced sanctions on a monthly basis in response to human rights violations."  

  

Mounting tension  

  

The recent wave of sanctions comes in light of escalating tension between Tehran and the West against the background of several issues, most notably the authorities’ handling of the protests that erupted last September, protesting the death of the young woman, Mahsa Amini, while she was being held by the morality police, as well as the West’s accusation of Tehran of providing military support to Russia in its war. against Ukraine.  

  

Hundreds, including dozens of members of the security forces, were killed during the protests, which included raising slogans against the authorities, and the Iranian judiciary announced the issuance of 18 "death" sentences for attacks related to the protests, 4 of which were carried out.  

  

Iranian officials have previously accused what they described as Tehran's "enemies" of standing behind the protests, which they consider a large part of as "riots", while several Western parties, led by Washington, London and Brussels, have expressed support for these moves, which Iran considers "interference". in its internal affairs.  

  

The European Union has previously imposed sanctions, including freezing assets and banning the issuance of visas, on more than 60 Iranian officials and entities against the backdrop of suppressing demonstrations, and London and Berlin have taken similar measures.  

  

Iran has previously responded to such measures by placing individuals and entities on its sanctions list, including preventing them from visiting Iran and freezing any assets they may have on its soil.  

  

"Asharq"  

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The US Treasury imposes new sanctions on 5 Iranian officials

2023.04.24 - 21:39

 

Baghdad - people   

Today, Monday, the US government announced the imposition of new embargoes on Iran, in coordination with Europe.  

  

  

  

And the US Treasury Department stated on its website, that "Washington has placed 4 senior officials in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the sanctions list, and America has also added that the new secretary of the Supreme Council for Cyberspace has also been added to the sanctions list."