Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the sanctions were made following violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian re

A “notorious” Iranian-backed criminal network has been sanctioned by the UK Government, the Foreign Office has said.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the sanctions were made following violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime.

Swedish-based Foxtrot Network, and its leader Rawa Majid, are now subject to a travel ban, asset freeze and director disqualification.

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“This forms part of the UK Government’s ongoing response to Iranian hostilities in Europe.

“Last month, we announced that Iran will be placed on the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) and to date, the UK has sanctioned more than 450 Iranian individuals and entities, in response to the regime’s human rights violations, nuclear weapons programme and malign influence internationally.

“The UK Government will continue to hold the Iranian regime and criminals acting on its behalf to account.”

    • PennyRoyal@sh.itjust.works
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      11 days ago

      I was thinking exactly that, especially with reference to our government and shady organisations, that truly could have gone either way