In a firm stance against international pressure, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has vehemently denounced the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United Kingdom on certain Iranian individuals and entities. These sanctions are allegedly in response to Iran's purported transfer of missiles and drones to Russia, a claim that Iran has vehemently rejected.

Baghaei characterized the sanctions as "unrealistic and baseless," and criticized the EU and UK's actions as "unjustified and in contradiction with international law principles and especially human rights." His statement on Monday emphasized that Iran's position on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been one of advocating for diplomatic solutions and opposing war and conflict.

The spokesperson also highlighted what he perceives as a double standard, pointing out the involvement of some European countries, including the UK and Germany, in providing weapons to Israel. He asserts that these weapons have been used in what he describes as "genocide and aggression" in Gaza and Lebanon, labeling those countries as accomplices in "crimes" against Palestinian and Lebanese people.

Baghaei underscored Iran's "inalienable" right to engage in military cooperation with other nations, including Russia, to protect its national interests, security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He noted that Iran reserves the right to take proportional countermeasures against the EU's "illegal and unjustified" sanctions.

This development marks another chapter in the ongoing geopolitical tensions, with implications for the regional and global security landscape. It also underscores the complexity of international relations and the challenges faced by nations in navigating the competing interests and alliances that shape today's world.