The EU expands sanctions against Iran for its military support to Russia and armed groups in the Middle East
27 Jul 2026Effective: 24 Jul 20260 views
Who is affected:
Companies and entities with commercial or financial relations with Iran or the Middle East region
Summary
The EU updates the list of Iranian persons and entities sanctioned for military support to Russia and destabilizing the Middle East. It involves asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU.
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The EU Council applies new restrictive measures against persons and entities linked to Iran's military support to Russia in the war against Ukraine, as well as armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea. Sanctions include asset freezing, prohibition of making funds available to designated persons and travel restri…
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