EU parliament chief backs tougher Iran sanctions, IRGC designation
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned what she described as escalating repression in Iran, saying Europe would not look away and was pushing for tougher measures, including sanctions and the designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation.
“Appalling images keep emerging from Iran showcasing the continued brutality of a regime that is terrified of its own people,” Metsola said in a post on X, adding that European institutions had acted to bar Iranian diplomats and were seeking stronger sanctions against individuals involved in the crackdown on protesters.
