EU imposes new sanctions on Iranian judges over human rights abuses

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iranian judges responsible for serious human rights violations, according to Israeli media reports.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Friday that the European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iranian judges alleged to be responsible for serious human rights violations, according to Israeli media reports. The specific judges targeted and the full scope of the sanctions have not yet been disclosed.

The sanctions are the latest in a series of EU measures against Iranian officials and entities. The Zioneer has previously reported on EU sanctions against IRGC commanders and Iranian officials over human rights violations and regional actions, including the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The move targets Iran's judiciary, which has been a focus of international human rights concerns.

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