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 individuals with commercial or financial links to Iran or sanctioned entities
Summary
The EU Council updates restrictive measures against Iran for its military support to Russia in Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East and Red Sea. The lists of sanctioned persons and entities are modified.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Council Decision amends the 2023 sanctions framework against Iran, expanding or updating the lists of natural and legal persons subject to restrictive measures such as asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU. The sanctions respond to Iranian supply of drones and weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine, as…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D1226: Decisión (PESC) 2026/1226 del Consejo, de 8 de junio de 2026, por la que se modifica la Decisión (PESC) 2023/1532 relativa 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