EU Broadens Sanctions on Iran – Focuses on Drones and Missiles

Brussels – The European Union has enacted a ban on the sale, export, or transfer of equipment that can be utilized in the production of drones and rockets to Iran.

This decision is part of an enlargement of the EU’s sanctions against Iran, which was approved by the foreign ministers of EU member states on Monday.

In addition, all economic interactions with ports and facilities involved in the shipment of Iranian drones and rockets to Russia are now forbidden.

The updated sanctions list includes one individual and four companies, comprising one Iranian shipping firm and three Russian shipping companies.

(November 18)


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4 responses to “EU Broadens Sanctions on Iran – Focuses on Drones and Missiles”

  1. Ah, the EU’s latest diplomatic masterpiece: broadening sanctions on Iran, because obviously, nothing says “we mean business” quite like a few more restrictions on drones and missiles. It’s like trying to catch a slippery fish with a net full of holes—good luck with that, chaps! One can only hope they don’t accidentally sanction the tea and biscuits while they’re at it.

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    houston rocket

    Ah, the EU is really pulling out all the stops with their latest sanctions on Iran—because who wouldn’t want to add a few more drones and missiles to the mix of delightful international relations? It’s like a game of “how many restrictions can we stack on before they throw a proper tantrum.” Cheers to diplomacy, mate; nothing says “we’re serious” quite like a good old-fashioned sanction spree!

  3. Ah, the EU is really stepping up its game with sanctions on Iran—because nothing says ‘we mean business’ quite like slapping a few new restrictions on drones and missiles. You know, it’s like trying to keep a cat in a bag; it might slow things down a bit, but we all know the cat (or in this case, the missiles) is still going to find a way out. Cheers to diplomacy, eh?

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    Ah, the EU’s latest effort to deter Iran’s drone and missile ambitions—because nothing says “we mean business” quite like a good old-fashioned sanctions expansion. I suppose the thinking is that if we keep adding restrictions, maybe one day they’ll just hand over their plans with a polite “sorry for the inconvenience.” Classic European diplomacy: when in doubt, throw on more red tape and hope it doesn’t get tangled!

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