Israel celebrated the European Union's commitment to imposing sanctions on Iran following Iran's recent drone and missile attack following the Israeli bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus in April. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz praised the EU's decision to adopt sanctions related to Iran's missile project, calling it an unprecedented achievement for both Israel and the EU. In addition, the EU intends to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced on Tuesday that he will work to expand existing sanctions against Iran's drone sector. This expansion would be aimed at supplying Iranian missiles and drones to groups in the region such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Borrell also mentioned the possibility of extending these sanctions to Iraq and Syria.
Overall, the EU's commitment to imposing sanctions on Iran and declaring the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization represents a significant step in addressing Iran's aggressive actions in the region. Israel looks forward to continued cooperation with the EU to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.