EU removes Syrian interior, defense ministries from sanction list

“The Council decided to remove seven entities from the sanctions list, which include the Ministries of Defence and Interior. This will support the strengthening of the EU’s engagement with Syria,” the council said in a statement.

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Iran designates EU navy, air forces as ‘terrorist’ organizations

The EU designated the IRGC in late January, citing “serious human rights violations in Iran,” amid the repression of mass protests and Tehran’s continued military backing of Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’

"The armies of European countries are considered terrorist groups,” Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, in response to the EU's decision to apply the same designation to the IRGC.

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EU slams Tehran’s ‘heavy handed’ response to protests

Iran’s newly-formed Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council on Friday said it will show no leniency towards protesters, blaming the US and Israel for the developments.

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Iraq reports major steps toward lifting EU aviation ban

Iraq’s Transport Ministry says it is nearing completion of key IOSA requirements needed to advance toward European TCO certification, a move that would reopen EU airspace to Iraqi Airways.

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Kurdish migrant killed, 24 others detained in Russia after deportations from Latvia, Belarus

Shortly after they arrived in Moscow, the 25 migrants left the country and travelled to Belarus, and from there, they attempted to cross to Latvia.

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EU welcomes Iraq's budget amendments, commends 'improved' Erbil-Baghdad relations

“The adopted amendments to the budget law are a good step in that regard, but the next steps are equally important,” Anouar El-Anouni, spokesperson for the EU Foreign Affairs, told The New Region.

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Syrian FM welcomes EU decision to begin easing sanctions

Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa remains under EU sanctions

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EU condemned Israeli minister’s comments on starvation in Gaza

The European Union condemned Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich's recent comments suggesting the starvation of Gaza civilians until hostages are returned, labeling such actions as war crimes.

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