Brussels, Belgium, May 22, 2026 (AFP) - EU moves to sanction Iran over Hormuz blockade

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2026-05-22

European Union nations moved Friday towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the EU said. Tehran effectively closed the key shipping lane for global gas and oil in retaliation to US-Israeli strikes launched in February. Deeming the blockade "contrary to international law", EU governments took a technical step to extend the scope of its existing Iran sanctions regime allowing for mor......

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