EU to Sanction Iran Entities Involved in Russian War in Ukraine

Iran

February 15th, 9:39am

Asharq Al-Awsat

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a statement on ‘One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine’ at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 15 February 2023. (EPA)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine. "For the first time we are also proposing to sanction Iranian entities including those linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard," von der Leyen told European lawmakers in Strasbourg. Von der Leyen said the 10th package of sanctions, worth a total of 11 billion euros ($11.79 billion), would target new trade bans and technology export controls, including drones, helicopters and missiles

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