Currently, the sanctions regime applies to 12 individuals and nine organizations, which includes an asset freeze and a ban on directly or indirectly providing them with economic resources.
The European Council extended the restrictive measures until July 27, 2025, taking into account Iran’s military support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. The decision was published on the Rada’s official website on Monday, July 15.
Existing restrictive measures will be reviewed annually.
Currently, the sanctions regime applies to 12 individuals and nine organizations. They provide for the freezing of the assets of these individuals and the prohibition of directly or indirectly providing them with economic resources.
There is also a ban on entry into the EU for individuals.
In conclusions dated 21 and 22 March 2024, the European Council called on third parties, including Iran, to immediately withdraw material support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In its conclusions on April 17 and 18, 2024, the European Council confirmed its commitment to further restrictive measures against Iran, especially regarding drones and missiles.
On May 14, 2024, the Council expanded the scope of the EU’s restrictive measures in relation to Iran’s military support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, including both drones and missiles, as well as drone support and Iran’s missile program for armed groups and entities. in the Middle East and Red Sea region.
In addition, the Council banned the export of other components used for the development and production of UAVs from the EU to Iran.
We previously reported that the European Union was discussing the introduction of new economic sanctions against Iran for attacks on Israel.
On April 18, the United States and Britain introduced new sanctions against Iran in connection with Tehran’s attack on Israel.
Source: korrespondent
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