Iran and Russia, both facing extensive U.S. sanctions, have recently strengthened their political and economic ties to counter Western pressure.
The foreign secretary announced on Wednesday that eight individuals and three organisations would be sanctioned.
Several heavy army transport aircraft have been damaged in a drone attack on the airfield of the north-western Russian city of Pskov, according to authorities.
Ukraine’s presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak pointed out that Russia was up to the “preparation of a large-scale terrorist provocation.”
