this death Iranian by Mahsa AminiThe 22-year-old woman who died while in the custody of the morality police in Tehran and the ensuing police crackdowns have already begun. answer European Union. EU foreign ministers approved Sanctions on 11 Iranian regime leaders and 4 organizations responsible for suppressing demonstrations Triggered after Amini’s death, arrested for allegedly wearing the veil incorrectly, and so far more than 100 deaths. “The EU will always act against serious human rights violations,” warned Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for foreign and security policy.
Among those sanctioned are two prominent moral police officials, Mohamed Rostami and Hajahmad Mirzaei, who were already sanctioned by the US and Canada last week. In addition, the EU includes among those sanctioned the Iranian Security Forces and Corps (LEF), as well as some of its local patrons for their role in the operation. brutal pressure He was released in response to Amini’s death. Also on the blacklist is Issa Zarepour, Iran’s Minister of Information Technologies and Communications, for his responsibility to shut down the internet during the protests. “We will add more members to the list if necessary,” warned the head of European diplomacy.
Banned from entering the EU
All persons sanctioned, as provided for by European regulations, no access to the community area and they will see frozen goods or assets It could be in the EU. In addition, European citizens and community companies will be prohibited from funding sanctioned individuals and entities. Sanctions for human rights violations include a ban on exporting equipment to Iran that could be used for internal pressure, as well as equipment that could be used to monitor telecommunications. Including this Monday, the sanctions list includes the total 97 people and 8 entities.
“The EU hopes Iran immediately stop violent repression Against peaceful protesters, free the detainees and provide a free flow of information, including internet access. In addition, the EU hopes that Iran will clarify the number of dead and detained and provide due process for all detainees. Mahsa Amini murder must be properly investigated and everyone responsible for his death must be held accountable,” their foreign ministers insisted.
Pressures against Iran were not discussed at the meeting. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, using his speech via video conference, condemned and warned Russia’s claim that it was using Iranian-made drones. “Minister Kuleba is very clear in conveying his concern to us and condemning the use of such weapons. Of course, we closely monitor the use of drones. “We are gathering evidence and we will be in a position to act using the tools at our disposal,” Borrell said after the meeting.