The head of the European Union's executive body has said the bloc will for the first time propose sanctions targeting Iranian entities involved in Russia's war on Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told lawmakers on February 15 that the proposed measures would target those linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. She said the sanctions would include new trade bans and technology export controls, including on drones, missiles, and helicopters. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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