EU readies new Iran sanctions over drones to Russia

Russia launched dozens of Iranian-made Shahed 136 drones at Ukrainian cities in the past two weeks. (Reuters)
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  • 鈥樷€� work is ongoing in the (European) Council in view of a clear, swift and firm EU response鈥�

BRUSSELS: The EU is working toward fresh sanctions on Iran after collecting 鈥渟ufficient evidence鈥� it is supplying Russia with deadly drones for use in Ukraine, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
鈥淣ow that we have gathered our own sufficient evidence work is ongoing in the (European) Council in view of a clear, swift and firm EU response,鈥� said Nabila Massrali, spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.