The EU expands sanctions against Iran for military support to Russia and armed groups in the Middle East
08 Jun 2026
Effective: 08 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Companies and persons operating with Iranian entities or persons included in the sanctions list
Summary
The EU Council updates the list of Iranian persons and entities sanctioned for supporting the war in Ukraine and destabilizing the Middle East. Sanctions include asset freezing and travel bans.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Implementation Regulation expands EU restrictive measures against Iran under Regulation 2023/1529. New natural and legal persons are added to the sanctions lists for their involvement in supplying military material to Russia for use in Ukraine, as well as for support to armed groups in the Middle East and Red Sea …
Full official title
CELEX:32026R1225: Reglamento de Ejecución (PESC) 2026/1225 del Consejo, de 8 de junio de 2026, por el que se aplica el Reglamento (UE) 2023/1529 relativo a medidas restrictivas habida cuenta del apoyo militar de Irán a la guerra de agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania y a grupos y entidades armados en la región de Oriente Próximo y el mar Rojo, así como de las acciones de Irán que menoscaban la libertad de navegación en Oriente Próximo