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EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran's crackdown on protests, EU diplomats say

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review

Posted on January 29, 2026

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Last updated: January 29, 2026

EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran's crackdown on protests, EU diplomats say - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review

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Quick Summary

EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions on Iran targeting individuals involved in protest crackdowns and Iran's support to Russia.

EU Foreign Ministers Approve New Sanctions Against Iran Amid Protests

EU's Response to Iran's Protest Crackdown

BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers adopted new sanctions on Iran on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and in the country's support to Russia, EU diplomats said on Thursday.

Inclusion of IRGC on Terrorist List

The ministers are also expected to reach a political agreement to include Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the bloc's list of terrorist organisations, putting the IRGC in a category similar to that of Islamic State and al Qaeda and marking a symbolic shift in Europe's approach to Iran's leadership.

Background on the IRGC

Some EU members, led by France, have long been reluctant to add the IRGC to that list, but Paris said on Wednesday it would support the move, paving the way for an approval, even though such a decision needs unanimity among the bloc's 27 members.

The IRGC, set up after Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution to protect the Shi'ite clerical ruling system, has great sway in the country, controlling swathes of the economy and armed forces, and it was also put in charge of Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programmes.

(Reporting by Lili Bayer, editing by Inti Landauro, Benoit Van Overstraeten and Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

•EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran.
•Sanctions target individuals involved in protest crackdowns.
•Iran's support to Russia is also a focus of the sanctions.
•The EU may list the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
•This marks a shift in Europe's approach to Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions about EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran's crackdown on protests, EU diplomats say

1What are sanctions?

Sanctions are penalties or restrictions imposed by countries or international organizations on specific individuals, entities, or countries to influence behavior or policies.

2What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)?

The IRGC is a branch of Iran's armed forces, established after the Iranian Revolution, tasked with protecting the country's Islamic system and maintaining internal security.

EU's Response to Iran's Protest Crackdown

Inclusion of IRGC on Terrorist List

Background on the IRGC

(Reporting by Lili Bayer, editing by Inti Landauro, Benoit Van Overstraeten and Hugh Lawson)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What are sanctions?

Sanctions are penalties or restrictions imposed by countries or international organizations on specific individuals, entities, or countries to influence behavior or policies.

2What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)?

The IRGC is a branch of Iran's armed forces, established after the Iranian Revolution, tasked with protecting the country's Islamic system and maintaining internal security.