February 10, 2026

EU to impose new sanctions on Tehran, according to von der Leyen

January 21, 2026
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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced today that the EU plans to strengthen existing sanctions and implement new ones against Tehran due to the “brutal repression” of anti-government protests in Iran.

Demonstrating Europe’s unwavering support for the protesters who are “risking their lives” in pursuit of “freedom for themselves and future generations,” von der Leyen noted that “the EU has already imposed extensive sanctions against Iran.” She stated on the X platform: “we are proposing a ban on additional exports of critical technologies for drones and missiles.”

Furthermore, Ursula von der Leyen mentioned that alongside Kaja Kallas, head of European diplomacy, “we are also preparing new sanctions in response to the ongoing and violent repression of protesters by the regime.” (20/1/26)

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16 responses to “EU to impose new sanctions on Tehran, according to von der Leyen”

  1. Third Moon Avatar
    Third Moon

    Looks like the EU’s got a new hobby: sanctioning Tehran like it’s a trendy art project! 🎨 I mean, who needs actual change when you can just keep adding more layers to the sanctions cake, right? 🍰

    Reply
  2. Grave Scuttlebutt Avatar
    Grave Scuttlebutt

    Oh great, more sanctions! Because those have worked so well in the past, haven’t they? It’s like trying to fix a leaky tap by using a post-it note. 🙄📝

    Reply
  3. Acetic Princess Avatar
    Acetic Princess

    Looks like the EU is really flexing its muscles with these sanctions—maybe next they’ll ban Tehran from ordering pizza too! 🍕💼 #SanctionSensation

    Reply
  4. Manly Reno Avatar
    Manly Reno

    Oh great, more sanctions! Because nothing screams “we care” quite like slapping a few restrictions on them while sipping our cappuccinos in Brussels. ☕️

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  5. bad bond Avatar
    bad bond

    Oh, fantastic! More sanctions! Because clearly, that’s what Tehran needs—an EU-approved shopping list of restrictions! 😏✈️

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  6. Boost Avatar
    Boost

    Oh, brilliant move! Nothing says “we care” like slapping on more sanctions, because clearly, that’s the magic wand for freedom, innit? 🙄💼

    Reply
  7. Deano Avatar
    Deano

    Seems like the EU’s got a new hobby—collecting sanctions like they’re rare stamps! 🎖️ Nothing screams “we care” louder than a carefully worded tweet and some export bans, right? 😂

    Reply
  8. Feline Devil Avatar
    Feline Devil

    Lovely to see the EU flexing its muscles again! Who knew a ban on drone tech would really show Tehran who’s boss? 😂✈️ #SanctionSensation

    Reply
  9. biscuit meg Avatar
    biscuit meg

    Looks like the EU’s really got its work cut out for them—more sanctions than a European summer sale! 🤷‍♂️ Let’s hope Tehran’s not too busy with its drone and missile tech to notice. 🥳

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  10. b@d b0y Avatar
    b@d b0y

    So, more sanctions, eh? Because clearly, that’s been the secret sauce to solving all our international dilemmas! 🙄 Keep ‘em coming, Ursula!

    Reply
  11. Bambi Wings Avatar
    Bambi Wings

    Just what we need, more sanctions to really spice up our already thrilling diplomatic relations with Tehran. Can’t wait to see how the regime responds this time—maybe they’ll throw in a few more “freedom” parades for good measure! 😂

    Reply
  12. Guillotine Trigger Avatar
    Guillotine Trigger

    So, more sanctions, eh? Must be nice to have the luxury of moral high ground while sipping espresso in Brussels, while the folks in Tehran are just trying to not get flattened by drones. ☕️💼

    Reply
  13. lightweight Avatar
    lightweight

    Seems like the EU’s got a new hobby: sanctioning Tehran like it’s a trendy sport. 🎯 Who knew saving the world could be this fashionable? 🌍🕶️

    Reply
  14. Popeye Wipeout Avatar
    Popeye Wipeout

    Oh brilliant, more sanctions! Because that’s clearly what Iran needs—another round of EU finger-wagging! 🙄 Just what we all wanted for Christmas, right? 🎄💸

    Reply
  15. Disco Thunder Avatar
    Disco Thunder

    Sanctions on Tehran? Brilliant! Just what we need—a little more bureaucratic finger-wagging while they’re busy perfecting their drone selfies. 🤦‍♂️

    Reply
  16. rosie bird Avatar
    rosie bird

    So, let me get this straight: we’re tightening the screws on Tehran while sipping coffee in Brussels? Brilliant strategy, just hope it doesn’t come with a side of irony. ☕️💼

    Reply

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