Iran sanctions

Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines

"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 20, 2026.
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Iran made billions of dollars, bypassed sanctions amid US blockade, top official Rezaee claims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Chance of Iran war expansion dropped after Trump declared economic warfare, officials say

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026

'Economic D-Day': Trump threatens economic warfare against countries aiding Iran


Raisi: US sanctions, military failed, so it sows civil unrest in Iran

Raisi spoke at time when protests ignited by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality policy have turned into one of the boldest challenges to the regime.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Cica Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 13, 2022.

US puts sanctions on Iran morality police, accusing unit of abusing women

Public outrage in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death last week showed no sign of abating after days of protests in Tehran and other cities.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration taken March 25, 2022

US Treasury sanctions companies involved with Iran Petrochemical

The US Treasury announced sanctions against UAE and HK-based companies accused of facilitating the sale and transfer of Iranian petrochemical products.

 Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, DC

Binance served crypto traders in Iran for years despite US sanctions

Crypto traders in Iran found trading with Binance for years despite US sanctions.

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US pressures Iran by targeting Chinese, UAE companies

The US Treasury Department said it had imposed penalties on companies in Hong Kong, Iran, and the UAE, as well as on a Chinese citizen and an Indian citizen.

 The United States Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, DC, US, August 30, 2020.

Can Israel get anything out of Iran-US deal on IRGC? - analysis

From Israel’s perspective, the deal seems to be an unmitigated disaster.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Lifting sanctions on Iran will finance terror against Israel - interview with Rep. Torres

“If we lift the sanctions, how are those dollars likely to be spent?" US Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) said in an interview.

 New Iranian "Kheibarshekan" missiles are seen in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on February 9, 2022.

Reaching a nuclear deal will benefit Iran’s economy, region

The Biden administration believes the time is running out for negotiations on reining in Iran's nuclear program.

 Fireworks are set off on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution around Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2022.

Iran insists Vienna talks not on nuclear issues days before meetings with US

Monday’s indirect talks between the United States and Iran, with the participation of major powers, aim at bringing the two countries into full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

DELEGATES WAIT for the start of talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna, Austria, last month.

Iran, Mossad, explosions, sanctions and China - 3 takeaways - analysis

Here are three takeaways from the latest developments regarding Iran.

 Flag of Iran in the Nishapur Railway Station square