EU's Ursula von der Leyen: Sanctions on Iran Should Remain
Too early to drop sanctions against Iran: EU's Ursula von der Leyen
The Economic Times
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that it is premature to lift sanctions against Iran, citing the country's ongoing suppression of its population. She emphasized the need for a fundamental change in Iran before any sanctions can be reconsidered.
- 01Ursula von der Leyen asserts that sanctions on Iran should not be lifted yet.
- 02Sanctions are a response to Iran's suppression of its population.
- 03A fundamental change in Iran's behavior is necessary for sanctions to be reconsidered.
- 04The comments were made during a meeting in Berlin with the CDU and CSU parties.
- 05The EU remains cautious about Iran's internal policies.
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During a meeting in Berlin with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed that it is too early to lift the sanctions imposed on Iran. She highlighted that these sanctions were enacted due to Iran's ongoing suppression of its own citizens. Von der Leyen emphasized the necessity for a fundamental change in Iran's internal policies before the European Union would consider any adjustments to the sanctions. Her remarks underscore the EU's cautious stance regarding Iran's governance and human rights practices.
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