Von der Leyen Ties Iran Sanctions Relief to Verifiable Policy Shifts

Speaking at a press conference in Evian, von der Leyen reinforced the bloc's position that punitive measures serve as a mechanism to force strategic policy adjustments rather than a static diplomatic stance. She emphasized that the EU requires tangible evidence of a shift in conduct before considering any relief from existing economic pressures. This demand for transparency places the burden of proof squarely on the Iranian government, signaling that the European approach remains strictly conditional.