British Government Sanctions Iran-Linked Network for Alleged Hostile Activity

The Zindashti crime group, which the U.S. government also sanctioned two years ago, is suspected of involvement with planned attacks in the UK.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaks during a virtual summit at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London on April 2, 2026. Leon Neal/Pool via Reuters

Britain has sanctioned 12 individuals and ​entities with links to Iran, accusing them of involvement in hostile ‌activities, including plotting attacks and providing financial services to groups seeking to destabilize the United Kingdom (UK) and other nations.

Those sanctioned include alleged ​members and associates of ​the Zindashti criminal network, along with numerous financial operators and exchange houses, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on May 11.