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EU sanctions Iranian individuals and organizations for hostage taking

The European Union has adopted sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two organizations, including the director of Tehran's Evin prison, in response to the detention of EU citizens, which the bloc considers a policy of state-sponsored hostage-taking. This event took place on 04/14/2025 at the following location: Tehran, Iran.

Incident Type: Political Conflict

Event Type: Sanctions

Total Fatalities: 0

Total Wounded: 0

Police/Military Fatalities: 0

Police/Military Wounded: 0

Civilian Fatalities: 0

Civilian Wounded: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0

Number Arrested: 0

Source: Reuters

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