EU extends ‘human rights’ sanctions against Iran

The European Union (EU) has extended its “human rights” sanctions against Iran ahead of a debate among the divided member states on more anti-Tehran bans under other pretexts with the aim of satisfying US President Donald Trump and keep Washington in the Iran nuclear deal.

According to Press TV, on Thursday, the bloc extended the measures by a year until April 2019 over what it calls Tehran’s human rights violations.

They include asset freezes and travel bans against 82 individuals and one entity as well as certain prohibitions on exports to the country.

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