Israel Katz, the country’s foreign minister, applauded the European Union’s recent decision to impose sanctions on Iran, exclusively against its missile and drone actions in the Middle East. This announcement was made on April 22 by the EU Foreign Affairs Council, a major expansion of the current UAV sanctions regime that now includes sanctions against organizations and individuals connected to Iran’s missile program. Minister Katz, who has had many discussions with his European rivals in recent days, spearheaded the broad political commitment and lobbying by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Katz thanked the EU for its decision, noting that it came just before the Passover trip, a independence celebration, which he said gives the sanctions expansion more metaphorical weight. This dramatic decision, according to Minister Katz, sends a clear communication to Khamenei, Iran, and its allies: You may continue to undermine regional stability and peace. He even acknowledged the efforts of Israel’s vision to the European Union, Israeli offices across Europe, and the Ministry’s Strategic Affairs Division in advocating for these restrictions. &# 13,
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In an effort to further reduce Iran’s influence in the region, Katz emphasized that Israel had continue to push for broader sanctions against Iran, especially those aimed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
