EU Leaders Rally Behind New Iran Sanctions Following Attack on Israel

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran’s missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.

The summit in Brussels is the first meeting of the EU’s 27 national leaders since Saturday’s attack, more than six months into the war between Israel and the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Israel has signalled that it will retaliate but has not said how. EU leaders condemned the Iranian attack, reaffirmed their commitment to Israel’s security and called on all sides to prevent more tensions, including in Lebanon.

“The European Union will take further restrictive measures against Iran, notably in relation to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles,” the leaders said in a joint statement.

Moreover, the EU’s support for new sanctions sends a clear message to Iran about the consequences of its provocative behavior. As tensions escalate, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation remain paramount. The EU’s collective response underscores the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing regional security threats and promoting stability in the Middle East. Through the imposition of EU Iran sanctions, the international community reaffirms its commitment to upholding peace and security in the region.
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