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The European Union approves expansion of sanctions against Iran

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According to Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, the European Union's foreign ministers agreed on expanding the existing sanctions on Iran

Josep Borrell © Mena Today 

Josep Borrell © Mena Today 

According to Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, the European Union's foreign ministers agreed on expanding the existing sanctions on Iran, following its attack against Israel. 

He added that the purpose of the sanctions is to reduce Iran's supply of UAVs to Russia, and the supply of missiles to Tehran's proxies in the Middle East.

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