Germany, others in EU plan Iran sanctions

Germany, France, Denmark, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic have submitted 16 proposals for new European Union sanctions against Iran for its violent crackdown on protests over women’s rights.
The proposed measures would target people and institutions primarily responsible for the clampdown on nationwide protests that were ignited by the death in policy custody of a young woman.
Those proposing the sanctions are aiming for the EU foreign ministers to decide on them at their meeting on Oct. 17, with no resistance expected from the members of the bloc.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday that Iran’s suppression of protests was “an expression of sheer fear of education and the power of freedom” and promised sanctions.