The European Union (EU) is contemplating imposing additional sanctions on Iran as a crackdown on anti-government protests has reportedly killed thousands and the regime has imposed a communication blackout.

In a post on X, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the "violent repression" of the protests and called for the "immediate release of all imprisoned demonstrators." She later said that the EU would swiftly propose sanctions "on those responsible" for the ongoing repression.