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The European Commission is closely monitoring developments in Iran and, in addition to the announced sanctions, Von der Leyen says a new European security strategy should be presented by July.

Portugal summoned Iran's ambassador to condemn the violent repression of protests against the regime in that country and is open to strengthening European sanctions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today. Von der Leyen pledged on Tuesday to swiftly propose new sanctions against those 'responsible for the repression' of the demonstrations in Iran, saying she was horrified.

Portugal summoned the Iranian ambassador to condemn the violent crackdown on demonstrations against the regime in that country and is open to strengthening European sanctions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today.
Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called in the Iranian ambassador at 12:00 to formally deliver the Portuguese state's condemnation.

Iran's ambassador in Lisbon was summoned to be told in person of 'the strong condemnation, already repeatedly expressed in recent days, of the violent repression of the protests.'

The government is prepared to strengthen sanctions

The Portuguese government summoned Iran's ambassador based in Lisbon.

The President of the European Council says the European Union stands 'with the brave Iranians'.

Alberto Gonçalves comments on António Guterres's statements about the situation in Iran.

Paulo Rangel said he is monitoring the situation of the “residual” Portuguese community living in the country beset by protests. For now, the cases do not give cause for concern for the minister.

Two Portuguese citizens requested assistance to leave Iran amid the violence, seeking help to evacuate the country.

The country, home to over 90 million people, is undergoing a 'national blackout'.
