EU Imposing Further Sanctions On Iranian Officials, Entities

The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iranian officials and entities for their role in the violent crackdown against public protests in the Islamic republic. The new sanctions, which were announced on February 20, target 32 people and two entities and include the Iranian culture and Islamic guidance minister, the education minister, and other politicians and officials supporting the crackdown. In total, EU sanctions now apply to 196 individuals and 33 entities in Iran.