UK sanctions Iran prosecutor common for Alireza Akbari’s execution

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Iran’s Prosecutor General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri after the execution of British-Iranian nationwide Alireza Akbari, UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly introduced in a press launch on January 14.

The sanctions impose an asset freeze and United Kingdom journey ban on Mohammad Jafar Montazeri. James Cleverly within the press launch stated that imposing sanctions in opposition to Mohammad Jafar Montazeri reveals Britain’s disgust at Alireza Akbari’s execution. “The Prosecutor General is at the heart of Iran’s barbaric use of the death penalty for political ends. Sanctioning him today underlines our disgust at Alireza Akbari’s execution and our commitment to holding the regime to account for its appalling human rights violations,” James Cleverly stated within the press launch.

The UK authorities within the press launch referred to as the execution of Alireza Akbari a “politically motivated act.” The UK authorities famous that the Iranian regime has carried out the execution of 4 individuals in relation to ongoing protests whereas Mohammad Jafar Montazeri has been the Prosecutor General.

Earlier, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the execution of Alireza Akbari and termed it a “callous and cowardly act.” He tweeted, “I am appalled by the execution of British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari in Iran. This was a callous and cowardly act, carried out by a barbaric regime with no respect for the human rights of their own people. My thoughts are with Alireza’s friends and family.”

James Cleverly additionally denounced the execution of Mohammad Jafar Montazeri. In a tweet, Cleverly said, “The UK has sanctioned Iran’s Prosecutor General. Sanctioning him today underlines our disgust at Alireza Akbari’s execution. The Prosecutor General is at the heart of Iran’s use of the death penalty. We’re holding the regime to account for its appalling human rights violations.”

Iran executed a British-Iranian citizen, Alireza Akbari, over accusations of corruption and espionage, CNN reported citing the Iranian judiciary-affiliated outlet Mizan on Saturday. As per the information report, Akbari was charged with working as a spy for MI6, the British intelligence company.

Alireza Akbari was reportedly given over USD 2 million in numerous currencies. Citing Iranian media, CNN report stated that Akbari allegedly shared data concerning 178 Iranian figures, together with the nation’s chief nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh with international officers.

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