OfficialDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundBrussels, Belgium
EU widens its Iran sanctions regime to target those blocking Hormuz navigation
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 4:55 PM in Brussels
- Where
- Brussels, Belgium
The European Council amended its existing Iran sanctions framework so it can impose travel bans and asset freezes on people responsible for undermining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the blockade contrary to international law; no names were listed yet.
Why it matters
It gave Brussels a legal tool to punish Iranian officials over the strait, beyond its earlier Iran listings tied to Russia and regional armed groups.
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- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
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