EU Broadens Sanctions, Including Iran’s Interior Minister, Prosecutor General, and Key Entities
Brussels Expands Measures Against Iranian Officials
Brussels, Belgium – The European Union on Thursday released details of its latest round of sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities, as first reported by Reuters via Al Jazeera. The new measures broaden the scope of existing restrictions, marking a significant development in diplomatic relations.
Key Figures and Institutions Targeted
According to a list published on the official EU website, the updated sanctions specifically name fifteen individuals, including Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s Interior Minister, and Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Mohammad Movahedi-Azad, Iran’s Prosecutor General. In addition to these prominent figures, six Iranian entities have also been added to the sanctions list.
Broader Scope of Measures
The comprehensive European sanctions also extend to a range of other judicial officials, commanders within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and various police officers. This expansion reflects the EU’s ongoing review of its foreign policy tools. The details of these new measures are publicly accessible on the European Union’s official platform.
