EU to impose new sanctions on Iranian drone and missile producers
European Union leaders have reached an agreement to escalate sanctions against Iran following its unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, EU Council President Charles Michel announced late on Wednesday.
The new sanctions will specifically target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
In related developments, Qatar's Prime Minister stated on Wednesday that Qatar is reevaluating its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas in light of criticism it has faced. This comes amid efforts by Western powers to prevent further escalation of hostilities in the region following the Iranian retaliatory attack against the zionist occupation regime.
Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing at the United Nations Security Council regarding the Palestinians' bid to attain full membership status. Diplomats anticipate a vote on the matter to take place on Thursday or Friday, highlighting the international community's continued engagement with the Palestinian issue.
Additionally, the health ministry in the Gaza Strip has reported staggering figures of casualties resulting from Israel's ongoing genocide. At least 33,000 Palestinians have been killed, with an estimated 76,575 others sustaining injuries, further highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in the region. (ILKHA)