The EU expands sanctions against Iran for its military support to Russia and armed groups in the Middle East
31 Jul 2026Effective: 30 Jul 20266 views
Who is affected:
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or logistical links to Iran or designated entities
Summary
The EU updates sanctions against Iran for its military support to Russia in Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea. Restrictive measures in force since 2023 are reinforced.
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The EU Council amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 expanding restrictive measures against Iran in response to its continued military support to Russia in the war against Ukraine, as well as to militias and armed entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea. Sanctions typically include asset freezing and travel bans for des…
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