Switzerland adopts sanctions on the supply of Iranian drones to Russia
Bern, 2.11.2022 - The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), which is responsible for sanctions, has decided together with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to adopt the EU sanctions concerning the delivery of Iranian drones to Russia. However, the two departments have decided not to adopt the EU sanctions imposed on Iran in connection with the current protests. The decision was made taking into account all of Switzerland's domestic and foreign policy interests, including Switzerland's good offices in Iran. The Federal Council was informed of this decision at its meeting on 2 November. At the same time, Switzerland once again condemns the use of force by the Iranian security forces in connection with the current protests and calls on Iran to comply with its human rights obligations at bilateral and multilateral level.