THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran(1).
(2) On 23 January 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/35/CFSP amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP(2), in response to its serious and deepening concerns over the nature of Iran's nuclear programme.
(3) In this context, the application of targeted financial measures by providers of specialised financial messaging services should be further developed, consistent with Decision 2010/413/CFSP.
(4) Decision 2010/413/CFSP should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: