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EU Sanctions 15 Iranian Officials, Labels IRGC Terrorist Group

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

The European Union has sanctioned 15 Iranian officials, including Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad.
The sanctions include asset freezes and visa bans.
The European Union plans to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
Iran's military warned against the EU's actions, labeling them aligned with U.S. and Israeli policies.

History

Historical Context

The European Union imposed sanctions on Iran's oil exports in 2012 to pressure the country over its nuclear program, significantly reducing oil revenue by about 50%. These sanctions, targeting the National Iranian Oil Company, reflect ongoing geopolitical tensions, as recent measures against Iranian officials, including Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, align with U.S. and Israeli efforts to address Iran's military actions and human rights violations.

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Story summary

The European Union has sanctioned 15 Iranian officials, including Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad.
The sanctions include asset freezes and visa bans.
The European Union plans to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
Iran's military warned against the EU's actions, labeling them aligned with U.S. and Israeli policies.

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