Von der Leyen from Berlin: Lifting Sanctions on Iran is "Premature" and Requires Radical Policy Change

 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Monday, April 27, 2026, that it is far too early to lift sanctions on Iran. Speaking in Berlin, she emphasized that such a move would be premature, noting that these sanctions were imposed due to Iran's internal policies. Von der Leyen stressed that a "radical change" in Tehran's behavior is a prerequisite before any potential lifting of the measures in mid-2026.