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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Signals New Sanctions as Iran's Protest Crackdown Intensifies
Caption: EU Signals New Sanctions as Iran’s Protest Crackdown Intensifies. Kaja Kallas warned that the European Union is preparing new sanctions against Iran after a violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Kallas said the EU already has wide-ranging sanctions on Tehran over human rights abuses, nuclear activities and support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, but is ready to go further in response to what she called “brutal repression.” The move marks the strongest stance yet from Brussels, as Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is monitoring events closely and Roberta Metsola urged Europe to act. Human rights groups report a rapidly rising death toll, with Iran Human Rights saying nearly 200 protesters have been killed since demonstrations began, while other organizations put the figure above 500. Protests initially sparked by soaring inflation have evolved into broader calls to end clerical rule under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iranian state-linked media have acknowledged the use of live ammunition by security forces, describing “mass casualties” among demonstrators. Kallas said the regime has a long history of crushing dissent, adding that protesters are “risking everything” to fight for a future of their own choosing. European leaders, including Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, jointly condemned the killings and expressed deep concern over Iran’s actions. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Kaja Kallas,Iran protests,EU sanctions,human rights crackdown,Tehran,European Union,Russia,Ukraine,war,Ali Khamenei,Friedrich Merz,Keir Starmer,Emmanuel Macron,Ursula Von Der Leyen
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