Meloni Urges New EU Sanctions Against Iran Amid Regional Instability

The proposed strategy aims to increase diplomatic and economic pressure on the Iranian government, marking a shift toward more assertive EU involvement in the crisis. Meloni emphasized that these measures would serve as a direct response to Tehran’s current trajectory, which she views as a primary driver of instability. During the same address, the Prime Minister also condemned recent inflammatory comments from Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, dismissing his rhetoric as unacceptable for both Italy and the international community. Her stance reflects a broader push for European leaders to solidify a unified position on Middle Eastern security ahead of the upcoming summit.