EU Considers Easing Sanctions on Iran for Comprehensive Agreement

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the European Union may gradually ease sanctions on Iran if a comprehensive agreement is reached. Speaking at an EU summit in Nicosia, Merz emphasized the potential easing as part of efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire. No objections were raised during the meeting.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nicosia | Updated: 24-04-2026 18:57 IST | Created: 24-04-2026 18:57 IST
EU Considers Easing Sanctions on Iran for Comprehensive Agreement
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Friday that the European Union is open to gradually reducing sanctions on Iran if a comprehensive agreement is reached.

Speaking at an EU summit in Nicosia, Merz highlighted the potential easing of sanctions as a constructive step toward facilitating a lasting ceasefire.

He noted that there were no objections from EU members to this proposal during the meeting.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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