Britain to target Iranian decision makers with new sanctions regime

FILE PHOTO: British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly walks outside Downing Street as he attends the British cabinet's weekly meeting, in London, Britain February 21, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday it would create a new sanctions regime for Iran, giving the UK greater powers to target decision makers, including those involved in weapons proliferation and threats against British nationals.

Britain's current sanctions regime against Iran focuses on human rights, but the proposals would widen the scope of criteria that the government could cite in bringing new designations in future.