The European Union (EU) has recently committed to imposing sanctions on Iran following its recent attack with drones and missiles after the Israeli bombing of the Iranian Consulate in Damascus in April. This move was welcomed by Israel, with Foreign Minister Israel Katz praising the EU’s decision to adopt sanctions related to Iran’s missile project, calling it an unprecedented achievement for both Israel and the EU.
In addition to imposing sanctions, the EU also intends to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization. On Tuesday, EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Josep Borrell announced that he will work to expand existing sanctions against Iran’s drone sector. This expansion would target the supply of Iranian missiles and drones to groups in the region such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Borrell also mentioned the possibility of expanding these sanctions to include Iraq and Syria.
Israel looks forward to continued cooperation with the EU to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The commitment of the EU to impose sanctions on Iran and declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization is a significant step towards addressing Iran’s aggressive actions in the region.
