EU readies new Iran sanctions for drones to Russia, used in Ukraine strikes

The EU has 'sufficient evidence' Iran is supplying deadly drones to Russia, a spokeswoman said

A view of a drone during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran. Credit: Reuters Photo

The EU is working towards fresh sanctions on Iran after collecting "sufficient evidence" it is supplying Russia with deadly drones for use in Ukraine, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

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"Now that we have gathered our own sufficient evidence work is ongoing in the (European) Council in view of a clear, swift and firm EU response," said Nabila Massrali, spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.