The United States and its allies penalize Iran for hitting Israel and try to avoid war

While imposing sanctions on Iran, the US and European governments are calling for restraint, fearing a cycle of escalation as Israel considers retaliation for an Iranian attack.

The United States and its European allies met Thursday to impose new sanctions on Iranian military leaders and weapons manufacturers, seeking to punishing Iran for its missile and drone attack on Israel last weekend, while imploring Israel not to retaliate so strongly or risk a wider war.

White House officials said the sanctions targeted leaders and entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran's Defense Ministry. and the Iranian government's missile and drone programs. The sanctions also aim to block exports from Iran's steel industry that bring Tehran billions of dollars in revenue, they said.

“I led my team, including the Department of the Treasury, to continue to impose sanctions that further degrade Iran's military industries,” President Biden said in a statement. “Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iranian attacks: the United States is committed to Israel's security. »

Britain said it had imposed sanctions on seven individuals and six entities linked to Iran's regional military activity and its attack against Israel, which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called "a reckless act and a dangerous escalation."

“These sanctions — announced with the United States — show "We unequivocally condemn this behavior, and they will further limit Iran's ability to destabilize the region," Sunak said in a statement.

Image “Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iranian attacks: the United States is committed to the security of Israel,” the President Biden in a statement.Credit ...Al Drago for The New York Times

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