Norway to Align with EU Sanctions against Those Responsible for the Mass Killings in Iran
Press release | Date: 30/01/2026 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The EU’s decision to introduce sanctions against concrete individuals that have contributed to the mass killings in Iran is important. Norway will also align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU against specific individuals and entities. In just the past few weeks, the Iranian regime has killed several thousand civilians who have been demonstrating for their freedom and their right to express themselves, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
“Through public statements and in direct contact with the Iranian authorities, we have condemned the brutal abuses and the use of force inflicted on the civilian population in connection with the protests in Iran. We have emphasised that the widespread use of executions, arrests, torture, and prolonged internet shutdowns as instruments of control is completely unacceptable,” the Foreign Minister said.
“We reiterate our call on the Iranian authorities to respect human rights and ensure free and unhindered access to information,” Eide added.