Australia imposes sanctions on Iranian officials Linked to missile technology development

The Australian government has announced financial sanctions against five Iranian citizens believed to be key figures in organizations involved in the development and production of missile technology in Iran.

According to a statement by the Australian Foreign Ministry, the individuals targeted include Amir Radfar, director of the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group; Javad Mousavi, head of Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group; and three senior officials from the Iranian Aviation Industry Organization: Nader Khoon Siavash, Mir-Ahmad Noushin, and Mohammad Gholami. All five individuals are also banned from entering Australia, Caliber.Az reports.

“Iran’s October 1 launch of over 180 ballistic missiles against Israel was a dangerous escalation that increased the risk of a wider regional war.

Iran’s proxies continue to launch daily attacks across the region, using missiles and other military equipment provided by Iran. Iran’s delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia last month to aid its war against Ukraine further demonstrates Iran’s destabilising role,” the ministry noted.

These sanctions are part of Australia’s response to the perceived threat posed by Iran's missile program to both regional and international security, reflecting ongoing concerns about Iran's military capabilities.

With these listings, the government has now sanctioned 200 Iran-linked individuals and entities across multiple sanctions frameworks, including almost 100 individuals and entities with links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The sanctions are being imposed alongside those of international partners, including the United States and United Kingdom.

By Vafa Guliyeva