The EU member states have decided to extend the existing sanctions regime against Iran, the EU Council announced in Brussels on Tuesday. “The Council today decided to broaden the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,” the statement said. The framework, which was adopted in July 2023, prohibits the export of components used in the construction and production of aerial drones and provides for travel restrictions and asset freeze measures against those involved in Iran’s drone programme. Providing funds…