EU extends sanctions against Iran for supporting Russian aggression
Kyiv • UNN
The European Council has extended restrictive measures against Iran until July 27, 2025, due to Iran's military support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
The European Council has extended restrictive measures until July 27, 2025, in particular because of Iran's military support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. UNN reports this with reference to the Council's website.
Today, the Council extended restrictive measures until July 27, 2025, in view of Iran's military support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and armed groups and organizations in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. The existing restrictive measures will be reviewed annually,
Details
It is noted that the sanctions regime currently applies to 12 individuals and 9 legal entities.
It is reported that the assets of these persons are frozen, and the provision of funds or economic resources to them, directly or indirectly, is prohibited. In addition, the individuals on the list are subject to a travel ban to the EU.
In its conclusions of March 21 and 22, 2024, the European Council called on third parties, including Iran, to immediately cease material support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine.
In its conclusions of April 17 and 18, 2024, the European Council reaffirmed its commitment to further restrictive measures against Iran, in particular on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles. Finally, the European Council reaffirmed that the EU remains fully committed to promoting de-escalation and security in the region.
Addendum
In May 2024, Bild reported that Iran had for the first time supplied Russia with the latest bombs.
