Borrell says in Capri that the sanctions system against Iran should be “expanded” to make it “more effective”.

Capri (Italy), April 18 (EFE).- EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell said that upon his arrival he “expanded” the system of sanctions against Iran to “make it more effective”. should go. At the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Capri, southern Italy. He assured, “The system of sanctions against components for the manufacture of Iranian drones and missiles already exists” but “it should be reviewed, expanded and made more effective.” He also called for “restraint” to avoid any escalation because “we are on the brink of a regional war” and warned that it could have ramifications around the world and especially in Europe. Images: EBS. Specific editorial use. Statement by Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security. Translation: 1- “We have a system to ban the export to Iran of components for the manufacture of drones and missiles. It already exists from July 2023, practically tomorrow. We need to extend it and make it more The system has to be reviewed to make it more effective” 2 – “No, I want to exaggerate, but we are on the verge of a regional war in the Middle East, which will have ramifications around the world, especially in Europe. Stop, focus on Gazans, ceasefire, humanitarian aid, release of hostages. 3- “If there is an attack on Rafah, where 1.7 million people are on the streets, what will happen will be a real humanitarian catastrophe. President Biden’s message to Israel is very clear to all European leaders: no Rafah “aggression”. 4.- “We must strongly support Israel to protect ourselves from Iranian attacks, and we have shown that we are protecting Israel. Thanks to the military capacity of the United States, France and Great Britain, Iranian missiles and drones can also be Was shot down.” “This is proof that these are not just words (…) But at the same time we must remember that the problem between Palestinians and Israelis must be solved taking into account the rights of Palestinians as well.” 5.- “We cannot allow Putin to win. Ukrainians are fighting, but they need weapons.” 6.- “We cannot rely on the United States alone, we must shoulder our responsibility. Stop saying ‘Oh, the United States will do it’. We have to do this. We have the Patriots, we have anti-missile systems, we have to take them out of storage and send them to Ukraine, where the war is escalating, and I’m sure we will do that, but we have to do it quickly.