Παρ, 21 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 19:45
The European Union agreed Friday to bring into effect a new raft of restrictive measures against Iran over its contested nuclear program, and added new entities and one person to its sanctions list.
In addition to measures agreed by foreign ministers in October, the EU added 18 new companies or institution and a person "involved in nuclear activities or providing support to the Iranian government" to the list of those targeted with an asset freeze and a travel ban, according to a statement by the European Council, which represents the bloc's 27 members