European Union Implements Iran Sanctions Again, Central Bank Assets Frozen, Purchase Of Crude Oil Banned

JAKARTA - The European Union has confirmed the re-implementation of sanctions against Iran, following similar steps taken by the United Nations (UN) against Iran.

"Today, the European Union is reimposing sanctions against Iran in response to its ongoing non-compliance with the nuclear agreement. The door to diplomatic negotiations remains open," the EU presidency said in a statement.

The European Union said the sanctions included freezing assets of the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks, as well as a travel ban on certain Iranian officials.

The European Union has also banned the purchase and transport of Iranian crude oil as well as the sale or supply of certain gold and naval equipment.

On Sunday, the United Nations reimposed its arms embargoes and other sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, following a process triggered by European powers that Tehran had warned would take a strong response.

Britain, France, and Germany initiated the reimposition of sanctions against Iran on the UN Security Council on charges of breach of the 2015 deal aimed at stopping Iran from developing a nuclear bomb. Iran denies it has attempted to develop nuclear weapons.