UK adds ten people, nine companies to anti-Russian sanctions list

LONDON. Aug 8 (Interfax) - The British government reported on Tuesday including ten people and nine companies in its list of sanctions against Russia

The new restrictions will apply to a number of Iranian citizens associated with Paravar Pars Company, an aircraft manufacturer, as well as Iranian Brig. Gen. Ali Reza Balali, identified by London as a senior advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Air Force.

A citizen of Slovakia and a citizen of Switzerland were also added to the list.

The legal entities sanctioned by London include Paravar Pars Company, a number of entities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and companies from Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.