EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials and six organizations over protests

The European Union announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials and six organizations in response to Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests, and EU officials said further measures — including a likely listing of the Revolutionary Guard — were under consideration.

The European Union announced sanctions targeting 15 Iranian officials and six organizations after Iran's recent nationwide protests and the government's response. EU diplomats discussed widening measures and the possible listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in relation to the crackdown. France and other member states spoke in favor of measures to target those seen as responsible. Iran had no immediate public comment on the EU decision. Key points: - The EU announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials and measures against six organizations. - EU diplomats said a listing of the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization was likely or under consideration. - France stated that more than 20 individuals and entities would face asset freezes and be denied access to European territory. - By EU law, further sanctions require unanimity among the bloc's 27 member states. - Iran had no immediate comment as of the announcement. Summary: The announcement is a diplomatic response from the EU aimed at those it says were involved in the suppression of nationwide protests. The immediate status is that sanctions on specific officials and entities were announced, and further actions such as a formal listing of the Revolutionary Guard would require approval by all EU member states; the outcome of that approval is undetermined at this time.