EU to impose new sanctions on Iranian drone and missile producers
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European Union leaders have reached an agreement to escalate sanctions against Iran following its unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, EU Council President Charles Michel announced late on Wednesday.
The new sanctions will specifically target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
In related developments, Qatar's Prime Minister stated on Wednesday that Qatar is reevaluating its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas in light of criticism it has faced. This comes amid efforts by Western powers to prevent further escalation of hostilities in the region following the Iranian retaliatory attack against the zionist occupation regime.
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