Zarif: US sanctions against Turkey 'contempt for international law'

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Foreign Minister on Tuesday condemned the US sanctions against Turkey over Ankara's acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems as "contempt for international law."

Iran PressIran news: "US addiction to sanctions and contempt for international law at the full display again. We strongly condemn recent US sanctions against Turkey and stand with its people and government," Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted.

The US administration issued sanctions against Turkey’s military on Monday after it bought a missile defense system from Russia.

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