Kaja Kallas: “The Middle East is stuck in phases of peace talks and fragile ceasefires.Tehran’s drones continue to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Ministers were clear that Iran’s actions are unacceptable. In response, EU Member States in Brussels today sanctioned Iranians over restricting naval traffic in the Strait.

“This is the first time the EU applies its new freedom of navigation sanctions regime.”