Von der Leyen: Too early to lift Iran sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated it is too early to lift sanctions imposed on Iran, directly contradicting recent calls from the Trump administration for Europe to drop measures. She cited Iran's alleged repression of its population as the reason sanctions must remain, adding they could only be lifted after a clear and fundamental change in the country. This public stance highlights a significant transatlantic policy rift over how to handle Iran amid ongoing regional tensions.