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EU to 'swiftly' propose further sanctions on Iran, von der Leyen says

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Posted on January 13, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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BRUSSELS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The EU will "swiftly" propose further sanctions on those responsible for the repression of demonstrations in Iran, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said

EU Plans Swift Action on New Sanctions Against Iran's Repression

EU's Response to Iran's Repression

BRUSSELS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The EU will "swiftly" propose further sanctions on those responsible for the repression of demonstrations in Iran, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.

Condemnation of Violence

"The rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying. I unequivocally condemn the excessive use of force and continued restriction of freedom, " von der Leyen said on social media platform X.

Details on Proposed Sanctions

"Further sanctions on those responsible for the repression will be swiftly proposed."

(Reporting by Lili Bayer, writing by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Bart Meijer)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU plans to propose new sanctions on Iran.
  • Sanctions target those responsible for repression in Iran.
  • Ursula von der Leyen condemns violence in Iran.
  • The EU's response is due to rising casualties.
  • Sanctions are a reaction to Iran's restriction of freedom.

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What are sanctions?
Sanctions are penalties or restrictions imposed by one country on another to influence its behavior, often used in response to violations of international laws or human rights.

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