The European Commission expressed full support for the Iranian people, announcing that it is ready to implement new and stricter sanctions in response to the violent crackdown on protests in Iran, where reports indicate that around 500 people have been killed.
“It is absolutely unacceptable that people peacefully demonstrating for their freedom are arrested and killed,” said Paola Pinault, the European Commission’s spokesperson. She expressed solidarity with the “extraordinarily brave Iranian citizens, especially women, protesting for their freedom.”
Pinault also referenced Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s statements, calling for the immediate release of all detained protesters and the restoration of full internet access in Iran.
According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), approximately 500 protesters and 48 security personnel have been confirmed dead. However, BBC sources warn the actual death toll could be higher.
The situation has drawn international attention, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning of possible intervention if protesters are killed, while Iranian leaders have labeled the demonstrators as “a group of vandals.”
The European Commission’s readiness to impose sanctions underscores the EU’s firm stance on human rights violations and its support for the Iranian people’s demand for freedom and justice.
