The UK sanctioned 7 individuals due to their connection with Hamas
On Thursday, the UK government announced that in coordination with the US, it is sanctioning seven individuals connected to Iran due to their ties with Hamas and Islamic Jihad
David Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary, described this action as a response to Iran’s activities that destabilize the region. He stated that Iran’s behavior is an unacceptable threat to the UK and its partners
The UK Foreign Secretary also added that Tehran is threatening people on British soil and destabilizing the Middle East through support for armed groups, including Hamas
Accordingly, the assets of the seven sanctioned individuals in the UK will be frozen, and their entry into the country will be prohibited
Previously, the US had also sanctioned these individuals for training Hamas forces