Today, the Council of the European Union has extended sanctions in the Iran, for its support of Russia's war against Ukraine and armed groups operating in the Middle East and in the Red Sea region, including measures to target the use of of ships and ports used for the transport of drones and missiles products from Iran. Today's decision introduces the prohibition export, transfer, supply or sale from the EU Iran with components for the development and production of drones and Missiles. In addition, prohibitions will be introduced to operate any transaction with ports owned, operated or controlled by individuals or entities listed in the order or used for the transfer to Russia of Iranian drones or missiles or Related technologies and components.

Among the entities and individuals targeted by the sanctions include the shipping company Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and its director Mohammad Reza Khiaban. It is The inclusion in the list of sanctioned of the three Russian shipping companies MG Flot, VTS Broker and Arapax whose ships are involved in the transport of weapons and ammunition of Iranian manufacture.