EU Widens Iran Sanctions Over Russia War Support and Hormuz Threats
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · May 22
EU Widens Iran Sanctions Over Russia War Support and Hormuz Threats
9 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · May 22
The EU Council said Friday it will expand its Iran sanctions regime to target people and entities tied to threats against freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The move broadens measures that had focused on Tehran's military support for Russia's war in Ukraine, linking European pressure to both the Ukraine conflict and Gulf shipping security.
U.S. pressure also intensified this week: Washington on Thursday sanctioned Hezbollah-linked Lebanese lawmakers, security officials and allies accused of preserving the Iran-backed group's influence and blocking disarmament.
The sanctions step comes amid wider regional strain, with Gaza's more than 2 million residents warned they could be confined to less than half the enclave without a ceasefire.
As new sanctions target Iran, can a wider regional war involving the US and other global powers be avoided?
With Gaza's peace plan stalled and its territory divided, what is the ultimate fate for its two million residents?