LONDON (Reuters) -The British government sanctioned dozens of Iranian-linked individuals and entities on Monday, following similar moves made by the United Nations and the European Union aimed at curbing what Britain described as Iran’s nuclear proliferation efforts.
Britain, France and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran at the U.N. Security Council over accusations it had violated a 2015 deal that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear bomb. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons.
On Monday, Britain added 71 new designations to its sanctions list including senior officials in Iran’s nuclear programme and major financial and energy institutions.
On Sunday, the United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme following the process triggered by European powers that Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response.
Those facing British sanctions will now be subject to asset freezes, financial restrictions and travel bans.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti, writing by Sarah Young; editing by William James)
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