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EU extends its Iran sanctions framework so it can target people over the Hormuz blockade

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EU governments took a technical step to extend their Iran sanctions regime so that more individuals can be listed over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which the EU calls contrary to international law, Al Jazeera reported. No names were listed yet; the measures would include travel bans and asset freezes.

When
22 May 2026
Where
Brussels, Belgium
What
sanction
Acting party
European Union (High Representative and EEAS)
Against
Government of Iran
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. EU Council decision.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled

Sources

  1. Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: EU Council decision · published 2026-05-22 00:00 UTC

History

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