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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Brussels, January 12 (Xinhua) — The European Union is considering imposing additional sanctions against Iran following the violent suppression of protests in the country, EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Spokesman Anwar al-Anuni said on Monday.
"We are shocked by the reports of casualties… We are ready to propose new, tougher sanctions following the violent suppression of protesters," A. al-Anuni said at a press conference.
An EU official said the EU already has a “tailor-made framework” targeting those responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Iran, and that a number of entities and individuals have been added to the list over the years.
According to A. al-Anuni, the EU has extended sanctions to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) related to its development of weapons of mass destruction. This measure includes freezing the IRGC's assets in the EU and prohibiting the provision of financial resources and economic resources to it. Relevant individuals and entities have also been included in the sanctions list.
A. al-Anuni added that the Iranian issue will be discussed at the extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council scheduled for January 29. The adoption of a new sanctions package will require unanimous approval by member states in the EU Council.
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