EU condemns Iran crackdown, readies swift new sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will “swiftly” propose additional sanctions targeting those responsible for repressing demonstrations in Iran.

Von der Leyen voiced serious concern over the situation in the country in a statement posted on the social media platform X, Caliber.Az reports.

The rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying. I unequivocally condemn the excessive use of force and continued restriction of freedom.

The European Union has already listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in its entirety under its human rights sanctions regime.…

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 13, 2026

“The rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying. I unequivocally condemn the excessive use of force and continued restriction of freedom.

The European Union has already listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in its entirety under its human rights sanctions regime.

In close cooperation with HRVP Kaja Kallas, further sanctions on those responsible for the repression will be swiftly proposed.

We stand with the people of Iran who are bravely marching for their liberty,” the post by von der Leyen reads.

By Vafa Guliyeva