"The European Union (EU) is contemplating imposing additional sanctions on Iran as a crackdown on anti-government protests has reportedly killed thousands and the regime has imposed a communication blackout. In a post on X, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the "violent repression" of the protests and called for the "immediate release of all imprisoned demonstrators." She later said that the EU would swiftly propose sanctions "on those responsible" for the ongoing repression."
"For his part, US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries with business ties to Iran and said that he is looking at military options. Cornelius Adebahr, an associate fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations, told DW that the US had threatened military action without fully understanding its impact and that the EU was faced with a difficult situation."
The EU is preparing additional sanctions targeting individuals responsible for a violent crackdown in Iran that reportedly killed thousands and triggered a communications blackout. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the violent repression and demanded the immediate release of imprisoned demonstrators, saying the EU will swiftly propose sanctions on those responsible. US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries doing business with Iran and mentioned military options. Analysts warned the US may not fully understand military consequences and said the EU faces limited choices. Calls emerged to increase internet access inside Iran, including use of Starlink.
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