Hardt’s remarks align with those of Chancellor Merz, who also indicated that a sanctions rollback could be warranted under specific conditions. However, EU leaders, including Commission President von der Leyen and Council President Costa, expressed skepticism, citing the Iranian regime’s violent suppression of dissent and past failures to adhere to nuclear agreements. Current EU sanctions prohibit Iran from selling oil and gas to member states and target various sectors and individuals involved in human rights violations and support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine.