European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · Friday, January 30, 2026
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Commission welcomes new sanctions against Iran
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The European Council has implemented a new round of restrictive measures targeting Iran in response to the regime's internal crackdown on protesters and its military support for Russia. The latest sanctions include an asset freeze and travel bans for 15 individuals and six entities. These measures are designed to prevent the provision of funds or economic resources to those listed.
The updated sanctions also target the development of Iranian weaponry. The Council has extended prohibitions on the export and supply of specific technologies and components from the EU to Iran that are used in the production of missiles and drones. This extension follows reports that Iran has supplied such equipment to Russia for use against Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians.
As part of this expansion, four individuals and six entities have been specifically sanctioned for their roles in Iran’s drone and missile programs. These parties are now subject to travel restrictions and the freezing of their assets within the European Union.
The new regulations are set to take effect immediately upon their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. EU officials stated that the measures serve as a response to both the violation of human rights within Iran and the ongoing military assistance provided to the Russian war effort in Ukraine.
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