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European leaders agree to new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

European leaders talk during an informal European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, 17 April 2024. © Yves Herman/Reuters

European Union leaders have agreed to increase sanctions on Iran after its missile and drone attack on Israel. The move is an attempt to limit any Israeli retaliation and prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East as the war in Gaza continues.

Meeting Wednesday for the first time since Iran’s attack on Israel, the EU’s 27 leaders condemned the Iranian attack, reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security and called on all sides to prevent more tensions, including in Lebanon.

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