EU adopts ‘unprecedented’ Iran sanctions

European Union Foreign Ministers imposed an 'unprecedented' package of economic sanctions on Iran on the 26 July 2010.

The latest measures ban European companies from investing in Iran’s vital oil and gas industries, while restricting trade and financial links. They also bar any European company from providing insurance services to Iranian entities, a measure that could restrict Tehran’s shipping and transport links.

Council of the European Union: Press Release, 26.7.10: Council conclusions on Iran’s nuclear programme http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/115968.pdf

BBC News, 26.7.10: EU tightens sanctions over Iran nuclear programme http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10758328

Deutsche Welle, 26.7.10: Iran agrees to resume negotiations as EU tightens sanctions http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5838224,00.html

EurActiv, 27.7.10: Iran 'ready for talks' as EU imposes new sanctions http://www.euractiv.com/foreign-affairs/iran-says-ready-talks-eu-imposes-new-sanctions-news-496685

ESO: Background information: Iran warns EU over sanctions support http://www.europeansources.info/record/iran-warns-eu-over-sanctions-support/

United Kingdom: House of Commons: Library: Standard Note: SN/IA/5275 (13.10.10): Iran's nuclear programme, and sanctions http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05275

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