Iran Displays Defiance Amid New EU and US Sanctions

Nasser Kanaani, the spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry reacted defiantly to the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States.

He accused the EU on Saturday of favoring the interests of the "Zionist regime and America" above those of its own member nations.

The sanctions, announced Friday, specifically target high-ranking officials and entities within Iran, including the country's defense minister and its Revolutionary Guards, for their role in transferring arms and military equipment used against Israel, Ukraine, and in the Red Sea region.

Kanaani criticized the European Union for what he described as "double standards" and for resorting to "repeated, baseless, and unsubstantial excuses and accusations" that overlook the realities of West Asia.

Despite these international rebukes, he affirmed that Iran would persist with its "fundamental policies."

The EU’s actions, which also align with measures taken by the United States and Britain, follow Iran’s alleged involvement in sending missiles and drones to support Russia in its conflict in Ukraine, as well as to militant groups in the Middle East.

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the EU stated that the listed individuals and entities were actively involved in undermining peace and security by supplying drones and missiles to "armed groups and entities" in conflict zones.