The EU agrees sanctions against Iran for the supply of drones to Russia

The European Union (EU) has agreed sanctions against Iran for the delivery of drones for Russiaannounced Thursday by the Czech Republic, the country holding the EU presidency.

“After three days of talks, EU ambassadors agreed on measures against organizations that supply Iranian drones with which the attacks are carried out. for Ukraine“, the EU presidency announced on Twitter, adding that three individuals and one organization will be subject to sanctions.

“The EU is also ready to extend sanctions to four others Iran organizations that were already on the list of previous sanctions “, the note reads.

President of the European Council Carlo Michele expressed his satisfaction with this decision as he prepares to host 27 EU leaders in Brussels this week.

“We are talking about swift action against Iran, which supports Russia in its war against Ukraine,” Michel said.

The sanctions “target the individuals and organizations that produce and supply these drones,” said Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

“This is our clear response to the fact that the Iranian regime is providing Russia with drones which they are using to kill innocent Ukrainian citizens,” he added.