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Posted on September 29, 2025
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The EU has reinstated sanctions on Iran due to nuclear deal violations, including asset freezes and travel bans, while keeping diplomatic channels open.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union confirmed on Monday that it had reinstated sanctions against Iran, following a similar move against Iran by the United Nations.
"Today, the EU reinstated sanctions against Iran in response to its continued non-compliance with the nuclear agreement. The door for diplomatic negotiations remains open," said the EU presidency in a statement.
The EU said the sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other Iranian banks, as well as travel bans on certain Iranian officials.
The EU was also banning Iran's purchase and transportation of crude oil and the sale or supply of gold and certain naval equipment.
On Sunday, the United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme following a process triggered by European powers that Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response.
Britain, France and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran at the U.N. Security Council over accusations it had violated a 2015 deal that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear bomb. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons.
(Reporting by Andrew Gray;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta and Ros Russell)
The EU reinstated sanctions against Iran due to its continued non-compliance with the nuclear agreement.
The sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other banks, as well as travel bans on certain Iranian officials.
The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme following a process initiated by European powers.
Britain, France, and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran at the U.N. Security Council.
The sanctions include a ban on Iran's purchase and transportation of crude oil, as well as the sale or supply of gold and certain naval equipment.
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