Too early to drop sanctions against Iran, says EU's von der Leyen
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 06:16 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said it is too early to consider lifting sanctions on Iran. The comment comes amid ongoing tensions between the EU and Iran over its nuclear program.
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