Australia sanctions around thirty Iranian people and companies for internal repression and their support for Russia

March 20 () –

The Government of Australia has informed this Monday of the implementation of a new package of financial sanctions and visa restrictions against thirty Iranian people and companies for their participation in the internal repression and the alleged support provided to Russia since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.

Among those sanctioned are four agents of the so-called Morality Police, who are blamed for the death in September 2022 of the young Mahsa Amini, allegedly arrested for wearing the veil poorly. Her death led to massive protests both outside and inside Iran, whose authorities were widely criticized for their repression.

Due to these deaths during the repression of the protests, Australia has decided to include several high-level political, police and military figures on its sanctions list, including agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, details the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. .

In turn, thirteen of these people, as well as a company, have also been sanctioned for their relationship with the production and supply of drones to Russia, a country, denounces Australia, which is using this type of weapon “to attack civilians and infrastructure Ukrainian civilians”.

This list demonstrates that there will be consequences for those who offer material support to Russia. Australia supports the people of Iran and the people of Ukraine,” stressed the Australian government to close the statement.