The existing punitive measures focus on human rights, but the proposals outlined, would widen the scope of criteria that the government could cite in bringing new designations in the future, including against those involved in weapons proliferation and threats against British nationals.
The Iranian foreign ministry summoned the charge d’affaires of the British embassy in Tehran over the destructive British statements and interference in the country.
The UK government said under the new regime, which will be legislated for later in the year, individuals and entities could also be sanctioned, if they contributed to the undermining of peace and stability in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Britain also said it had given evidence at the United Nations Security Council that Iran was continuing to send weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, as well as Russia to support its fighting in Ukraine.
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