Norway joins EU sanctions against Iran – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country

– We do that. That decision has been made, he says. On Monday, the EU imposed sanctions on 15 Iranian individuals and organizations following the brutal violence used against protesters in the country recently. At least 215 demonstrators are said to have been killed during the wave of protests. The violent protests broke out in the country after Mahsa Amini (22) died in the custody of the so-called morality police. Amini was arrested because she allegedly wore the hijab the wrong way. Punitive measures from the EU now affect, among others, Iran’s information minister, the so-called moral police, the Revolutionary Guards’ IT department, the far-reaching Basij militia and an order department within the police. – Clear protest from Europe Støre tells news that the Norwegian authorities choose to follow these EU sanctions against Iran. – We worked in close contact with the EU on this last week. – We have protested markedly against what Iran has done in terms of human rights violations, says Støre and mentions, among other things, the death of Mahsa Amini. – There have been violent actions by the police against those who protest, so we stand with the EU in the latest sanction measures that have been adopted. – When will these measures be implemented? – As soon as possible. These are fairly simple things to implement, so it should happen in a fairly short time, says the Prime Minister. – Are the measures comprehensive enough? – It is wise for Norway to do this together with a group of countries, and it is natural for us to work together with the EU countries. This is a very clear and distinct signal that Iran will perceive as a clear protest from Europe, he believes. 2nd deputy leader of the Conservative Party, Tina Bru. Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB Supports sanctions 2nd deputy leader of the Conservative Party, Tina Bru, tells news that the party welcomes the sanctions and is happy that the government is following the EU on this issue. – The Conservative Party has long believed that if the EU introduces sanctions, Norway should stand behind it. So it is good if the government follows up on it. It is great to stand up for the women and the protesters in Iran and send a clear and strong signal. What is happening there now is very serious, she says.



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