EU extends sanctions against Iran over human rights – Asset freezes and travel bans against 82 Iranian officials to be kept in place until 2017 | The Times of Israel

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Monday it had extended sanctions against 82 Iranian officials until 2017 because of the human rights situation in the nation.
The 28-nation bloc has had asset freezes and travel bans in place against Iranians since 2011 because of perceived violations of human rights.