EU backs US economic measures to isolate Iran

The European Union on Monday announced its support for US measures aimed at economically isolating Iran, affirming its ongoing cooperation with the United States, G7 partners, and other international allies to maintain pressure on Tehran.

The statement was reported by Reuters ahead of this week's G20 summit.

According to the statement, the EU welcomed efforts to push Iran to halt destabilizing activities and to engage in peace talks in good faith, highlighting the importance of economic pressure, including the US-led campaign of economic isolation.

The EU added that it will continue to work closely with the United States, G7 partners, and other international allies to help ease tensions and promote regional stability.