Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister has decried as “fraudulent” the European Union’s move to impose sanctions on Iranian individuals and institutions over the situation in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.

The EU has denounced Israeli ministers for inciting violence and torture against activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and is considering potential sanctions.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has condemned the EU’s statement regarding Iran’s response to recent US military actions.

Yemen says EU’s new sanctions on Hamas and Islamic Jihad are a sign it is influenced by Zionism.

Hamas condemned the European Union’s sanctions, slamming the bloc for “turning a blind eye” to Israel’s violations of international law while targeting Palestinian resistance groups and leaders.

A recent survey finds the majority of the EU states favor a foreign policy shift away from the United States.

Von der Leyen also discussed Ukraine's path toward EU membership with Zelenskyy.