EU Sanctions Iran and Russia: Escalating Tensions
the EU has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and stepped up sanctions pressure on Tehran and Moscow amid rising tensions over Iran,upcoming military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz and warnings of possible escalation in the region.
Brussels hits Iran and Russia with new security measures
EU foreign ministers have adopted a decision to place the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the list of terrorist organizations. This was announced by the High Representative of the EU for foreign policy and security, Kaya Callas, at a press conference after the meeting in Brussels.
Those who practice terror should be seen as terrorists, she said. We have imposed sanctions on those responsible for suppressing the protests, including Iran’s interior minister. Iran must release those unjustly detained during the protests, he called Callas.She pointed out that the EU should remain ready to put additional pressure on the authorities in Tehran. The region does not need war, Callas said when asked if the EU would join the announced possible new US strikes on Iran.The High Representative announced that the council of the EU has also included russia in the list of high-risk countries for money laundering.
Callas added that new sanctions against Russia are expected to be approved by February 24 and the imposition of ban on entry into Schengen of Russian fighters who participated in the battles in Ukraine. According to her, the number of these fighters is large, they pose a danger to European security and the proposal is widely supported. She clarified that the measure is envisaged in case of a ceasefire or reaching a peace agreement.
Callas insisted that Russia was not in good faith with the peace talks conducted so far.According to her, the EU has no reason to seek contact with Moscow.Okay,I understand. I will follow your instructions meticulously. Please provide the source text within the `