Exclusive: The Netherlands to propose fresh sanctions against Iran after protest crackdown
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- EU ambassadors are set to review a Dutch proposal for new sanctions against Iran in response to the country's crackdown on protesters, aiming to expand the existing human rights sanctions regime with additional asset freezes.
- The proposed measures would target new individuals involved in the repression, with discussions expected during a meeting of the EU's Political and Security Committee in Brussels.
- The protests in Iran have resulted in a rising death toll, with at least 648 protesters reportedly killed by security forces, prompting strong condemnation from EU leaders including Kaja Kallas, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz.
- The new sanctions would supplement an extensive EU regime already targeting over 230 Iranians and entities linked to human rights abuses, nuclear proliferation, and military support for Russia.
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