October 14th 2024.
The Australian government made a significant announcement today, revealing their decision to impose targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on five Iranian individuals who have been identified as being involved in the country's missile program that has been deployed against Israel. This move has been taken in response to the recent events that have taken place between the two nations.
According to the federal government, on October 1, Iran launched a staggering 180 missiles towards Israel, which has been deemed as a serious threat to both regional and international security. The reason behind this aggressive act has been cited as a retaliation against Israel's series of powerful attacks on the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. This group has been continuously launching rockets into Israel since the beginning of the war in Gaza.
In a recent development, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a plan that involves evacuating civilians from northern Gaza and cutting off aid to those who remain. This move has sparked further tensions between the two nations. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed her concerns regarding the situation, stating that Iran's proxies have been carrying out daily attacks in the region using missiles and military equipment provided by Iran. She also highlighted Iran's role in supplying ballistic missiles to Russia last month, which has only added to the destabilization in the region.
The sanctions announced today specifically target two directors and a senior official of Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization, the director of the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group, and the commercial director of the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group. This brings the total number of individuals and entities sanctioned by the Albanese Government to 200, with almost 100 being associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Notably, the Australian sanctions align with similar measures taken by the US and Britain.
In a separate development, the European Union has also imposed sanctions on Iran. These include sanctions on Iran's deputy defence minister, senior members of its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, and three airlines. These measures have been taken in response to allegations that Iran has been supplying drones, missiles, and other equipment to Russia for use in its ongoing war against Ukraine. This development has further escalated tensions between Iran and the international community.
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