# UK publishes legislation for tougher sanctions on Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/49572

- Reuters, 2026-09-08 11:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-publishes-legislation-tougher-sanctions-iran-2026-09-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9feac7b45a8a0001cf8fd3

> Britain has published legislation to expand trade restrictions on Iran and strengthen powers to target ships. It described the measures as part of a wider effort to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme and other hostile activities.

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