On Tuesday, May 15, the Australian Government imposed targeted sanctions on five Iranian individuals and three entities, in response to the Iranian regime’s destabilizing behavior.” The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a statement.
The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs added, “Those sanctioned also include Iranian senior officials, businesspeople and companies that have contributed to the development of Iran’s missile and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs. Iran’s proliferation and provision of these technologies to its proxies has fostered instability across the region for many years.”
Esmail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force; Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics; Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya; Amir Hatami, the advisor to the Supreme Leader and former Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics; and Mehdi Gogherdchian, the CEO of Iran Aircraft Industries Company (HESA), are the five individuals that the Australian government has included in its new list of sanctions.
According to the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Iranian Navy of the Revolutionary Guards, Damavand Aircraft Engine Manufacturing Company (DAMA), and Information Industries Corporation, the manufacturer of missile guidance systems, are also subject to sanctions.
“This action is in line with sanctions measures taken by our partners in recent weeks, following Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel in April.” The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued.
The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that with the sanctions imposed on Wednesday, Australia has now sanctioned 90 individuals and 100 entities affiliated with the Iranian regime, demonstrating the Australian government’s commitment to strong action against the Iranian regime’s destructive activities.
The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized, “Australia will continue to deliberately and strategically apply pressure on Iran to cease its disruptive activities and adhere to international law.”
