Brussels, Belgium. The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities it said were responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. The EU said the measures target those involved in suppressing street protests in January 2026 that resulted in thousands of civilian casualties.
EU statement on new listings
The Council of the EU said in a statement on Monday that the new listings target individuals and entities that it said played a key role in the suppression of street protests in January 2026, which it said led to thousands of civilian casualties.
What do you think the EU sanctions will mean for accountability over the January 2026 protests in Iran?