The European Union is expected to strengthen sanctions against Iran at a gathering of foreign ministers today to punish Tehran for its alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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EU to sanction Iran bank, Greece holds up oil embargo
By Claire RosembergBRUSSELS (AFP) — EU nations Thursday agreed to sanction Iran’s central bank, freezing assets used to finance its nuclear drive, but have yet to clinch an oil embargo deal that could penalise debt-hit Greece.
EU says Iranian oil sanctions not delayed
The European Union has dismissed reports that EU sanctions on Iranian oil have been postponed, calling the reports nonsense.
EU, Japan prepare for Iran oil embargo
Europe and Japan moved ahead on Tuesday in planning for punitive cuts in oil imports from Iran, where a senior official dismissed Western anger at news Tehran is enriching uranium deep underground as cover for ulterior motives.
EU looks at delaying sanctions on Iranian oil
A number of European countries have called for a postponement of the EU’s embargo on Iranian oil.
Exclusive: In major blow, EU agrees embargo on Iranian crude
By Justyna Pawlak and Parisa HafeziBRUSSELS/TEHRAN, Jan 4 (Reuters) – European governments have agreed in principle to ban imports of Iranian oil, EU diplomats said Wednesday, dealing a potentially heavy blow to Tehran that crowns new Western economic sanctions imposing real pain just months before an Iranian election.
EU sees January decision on wider Iran sanctions
(Reuters) – The European Union expects to reach a decision by the end of January on expanding sanctions against Iran, an EU spokesman said on Sunday.
EU open to resuming nuclear talks with Iran
The European Union has announced that it is prepared to accept an Iranian offer to restart nuclear talks.
Saudi would replace Iran crude if EU embargoes-sources
By Amena BakrDUBAI Dec 27 (Reuters) – Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia and other Gulf OPEC states are ready to replace Iranian oil if further sanctions halt Iranian crude exports to Europe, industry sources said on Tuesday.
EU parliament celebrates Arab Spring with Sakharov prize
AFP – The European Parliament honoured five Arab Spring activists with its Sakharov human rights prize Wednesday, including the Tunisian who sparked region-wide uprisings by setting himself on fire.