EU Discusses New Sanctions Against Iran in Response to Large-Scale Attack on Israel Using Missiles and Drones

In response to a large-scale assault using rockets and drones by Iran against Israel last weekend, the European Union is deliberating on the implementation of new sanctions against Iran. According to sources from "European Pravda" with reference to the Financial Times, these discussions have been prompted by Iran's aggressive actions which have escalated tensions in the region.

The diplomatic crisis peaked during an emergency video conference of G7 leaders on Sunday, where European capitals agreed on three main courses of action: condemning Iran and expressing solidarity with Israel, drafting plans for potential sanctions, and employing any means of influence on Tehran to de-escalate the situation.

EU officials have reportedly had "a tremendous amount of contact" with their Iranian counterparts in recent days. A significant conversation occurred between the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, during which Tehran was urged not to exacerbate the situation further.

EU foreign ministers are scheduled to hold an emergency video meeting on April 16, which will enable Brussels to assess the possibility of introducing new sanctions.

Some G7 leaders have suggested designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization—a proposal that the EU has long considered but has consistently failed to reach a consensus on. This ongoing debate highlights the complexities and the sensitive nature of international relations with Iran, as the EU strives to balance its strategic interests and international security concerns.