The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, shortly after midnight following the conclusion of the first day of the Summit stated “The sanctions against Iran are a clear message that we want to send.”
France and Germany want penalties on Tehran for aiding regional allies but top EU diplomat says they could undermine other efforts
The sanctions target two individuals and five legal entities associated with the illegal surveillance software Predator
Moscow circumvents the G-7 oil-price cap by moving crude on a fleet of aging tankers on which sanctions have limited traction