ALWAGHT- Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Hungary’s ambassador to Tehran, representing the current EU presidency, to protest the European Union’s latest sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities.
On Tuesday, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Hungary's ambassador to Tehran, whose country currently holds the EU presidency, following the imposition of sanctions by the EU and the UK on Iranian individuals and entities, including the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. These measures were justified under the disputed claim of ballistic missile transfers from Iran to Russia.
During the meeting, Iran conveyed a strong protest against what it described as baseless and unlawful sanctions, according to a statement on the Foreign Ministry’s website.
The Director-General for Western Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Majid Nili, condemned the sanctions as violations of international law and the principles of freedom of navigation and maritime trade. He rejected allegations of ballistic missile transfers, highlighting that senior Ukrainian officials had previously acknowledged the inaccuracy of such claims.
Nili emphasized that Iran’s defense and security cooperation with other countries is legitimate, lawful, and does not target any third party. He criticized the interference of certain European nations in Iran’s defense partnerships as entirely unacceptable.
Expressing regret over the confrontational policies of some European states, Nili warned that Iran would not leave such unjustified actions unanswered. He held those responsible for these unilateral measures accountable for their consequences.
The Hungarian ambassador assured Iranian officials that their concerns would be promptly communicated to Brussels.
