Brussels, March 11 -- The European Union on Wednesday moved to intensify pressure on Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia by approving new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian regime officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations.

The move was announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, saying that the decision, taken by ambassadors of EU Member States, reflects the bloc's stance that it will continue to hold Iran accountable amid the ongoing conflict involving Tehran.

The sanctions are aimed at individuals and organisations alleged to be responsible for domestic repression and abuses.

"The EU continues to hold Iran accountable. Today, EU Member States ambassadors approved new ...