The United States and the European Union have agreed on a new package of sanctions aimed at Iran’s ballistic missile program, according to officials cited by Reuters. The move reflects continued Western concern over the scope of Iran’s weapons development and its potential implications for regional security.

The reported measures come as pressure grows on Tehran over its military activity and wider confrontations with Western governments. While the sanctions are directed at state-linked programs and entities, ordinary Iranians are likely to bear the economic fallout of any further tightening in restrictions.

Officials did not immediately disclose the full list of targets or the timing of implementation. The agreement signals closer coordination between Washington and Brussels as they seek to limit advances in Iran’s missile capabilities through economic and diplomatic pressure.

The development adds to an already strained relationship between Iran and Western powers, with sanctions remaining one of the main tools used to confront the Islamic Republic’s security and defense policies.