EU adopts new restrictive measures for military support to Syria and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine

In light of Iran's military support for Russia's aggression in Ukraine, EU Council has decided to wage a new wave of sanctions.

This new regime prohibits the export from the European Union to Iran of components used in the construction and production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It also provides for travel restrictions and asset freeze measures that could be imposed against persons responsible for, supporting, or involved in Iran’s UAV program.

In December 2022, the Council expressed great concern about the reports related to Iranian drones being manufactured with components of international origin including from Europe. It stated that the EU would continue to respond to all actions supporting Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Sanctions on Syria were first introduced in 2011 in response to the violent repression of the civilian population by the Assad regime. EU sanctions in place regarding Syria target the Assad regime and its supporters, as well as sectors of the economy from which the regime is making a profit. Source: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/07/20/iran-eu-adopts-new-restrictive-measures-for-military-support-to-syria-and-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine/