EU to "swiftly" propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown, says von der Leyen
Jan 13, 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violence against protesters.