BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - European Union envoys have approved new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities responsible for serious human rights violations, the bloc's foreign policy
EU Envoys Approve Sanctions Against 19 Iranian Officials for Rights Violations
EU Sanctions Target Iranian Officials Over Human Rights Violations
Background and Announcement
BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - European Union envoys have approved new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities responsible for serious human rights violations, the bloc's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said on Wednesday.
Statement from EU Foreign Policy Chief
"As the Iran war continues, the EU will protect its interests and pursue those responsible for domestic repression," Kallas said on X, adding that "it also sends a message to Tehran that Iran’s future cannot be built on repression".
Sanctions Approval Process
Next Steps for Implementation
The sanctions, which have been in the making since before the beginning of the war, will require final approval from the Council of the EU.
Reporting and Editing
(Reporting by Lili Bayer; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
