EU agrees to expand sanctions against Iran over shipping restrictions
Kyiv • UNN
EU foreign ministers have agreed on new restrictions against individuals responsible for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Freedom of navigation is inviolable.
EU foreign ministers have agreed to expand sanctions against Iran in response to restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by CNN, writes UNN.
Details
The decision was made during a meeting in Luxembourg.
The EU has already imposed extensive sanctions against Iran, but today we also reached a political agreement to expand our sanctions regime.
According to her, the restrictions will apply to individuals responsible for violating freedom of navigation.
EU position
Ministers emphasized that freedom of navigation is a key principle.
Freedom of navigation is non-negotiable
The EU also criticized the instability of the situation around the strait.
Daily reversals, whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed, are reckless
Movement through the Strait of Hormuz is effectively complicated amid the conflict between the US and Iran. Some ships are changing routes due to security risks.