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UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of funding destabilizing criminal proxy activity
International
Published on 12 May 2026

Asset freezes and travel bans target illicit finance networks
The UK has announced new sanctions against groups and individuals it accuses of enabling hostile Iranian actions through criminal proxies. The measures are designed to interrupt illicit financial flows tied to destabilizing activities threatening security in the UK and the Middle East, including asset freezes and travel bans for those linked to the alleged threats.
- UK sanctions target groups and individuals tied to hostile Iranian actions
- Measures aim to disrupt illicit finance supporting destabilizing activity
- Asset freezes and travel bans are central to enforcement
- The alleged threats span the UK and the Middle East
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