The European Union announced this Wednesday, April 17, that it will take new measures against Iran, related to the production of drones and missiles. The heads of State and Government meeting in Brussels firmly expressed their condemnation of Iran's attack against Israel last Saturday and reiterated their solidarity with the Government of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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The leaders of the European Union decided this Wednesday, April 17, to intensify sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack against Israel last Saturday.
“The European Union will take new restrictive measures against Iran, in particular in relation to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles,” the leaders said in a joint statement.
This Wednesday's summit in Brussels is the first meeting of EU national leaders since the attack on Saturday, April 13, more than six months after the start of the war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Israel has given signs that it will take retaliationbut he hasn't said how.
EU leaders condemned the Iranian attack, reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security and called on all parties to prevent further tensions, including Lebanon.
The EU condemns Iran's attack against Israel.
All efforts must be made to help bring stability to the region and avoid escalation.
We call on all parties to exercise utmost restraint.#EUCO is committed to working with partners to end the crisis in Gaza, including through:…
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) April 17, 2024
One door plus sanctions
On the other hand, the leaders supported the idea defended the day before by the community foreign ministers of opening the door to new sanctions against Iran as a result of the attack.
“The European Union will adopt new restrictive measures against Iran, in particular in relation to unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and missiles,” they indicated.
Some countries – such as Belgium – have insisted on their request to include the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on the EU list of terrorist groups, an option that can only be carried out if requested by a national authority of a Member State, something that It hasn't happened until now.
However, the high representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security, Josep Borrell, has said that he will study whether there is another legal possibility in community law to be able to carry out the measure.
Germany also supports studying the measure if it is supported by a legal basis.
Read alsoIran warns of “severe” response to any attack; Israel discusses next steps
With EFE and Reuters
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