European Council extends Iran sanctions by one year - Bloomberg


Bloomberg reports the breaking news, citing that the European Council announced an extension to the sanctions on Iran by one year.

The European Council extends the travel ban and asset freezes against eighty-two people. Also, the sanctions for human-rights violations are extended.

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