Sanctions against iran
US issues sanctions on six Iranian officials for crackdown on protesters as rial hits record low
The sanctions will target six officials who “oversee the Iranian security forces responsible for the violent crackdowns on protesters,” including Iran’s minister of the interior.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels
European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Iran’s brutal treatment of protesters
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
The US Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA and its chair, Jose Jesus Urdaneta Gonzalez.
Marco Rubio announces sanctions on ICC judges over Israel investigations
"These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals, without Israel's consent," Rubio said.
Iran's currency sinks to lowest level in history, local media blames government policy
Iranian media blamed the government's recent economic liberalization policies for adding pressure to the open rate market.
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.
Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns
A senior Israeli official suggests the need to act before Trump's presidency concludes, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
US sanctions official: Time is right to cut Iran's Hezbollah funding
The US has adopted a "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran meant to curb its uranium enrichment and regional influence, including in Lebanon
Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran seeks peace, but will not bow to coercion
Iranian President Pezeshkian will not hold talks if not allowed nuclear science or missiles for defense.
Stop Iran's oil shipments: The US must enforce snapback at sea - opinion
Every time Washington issues sanctions without follow-through, Tehran learns that defiance pays.
New Zealand insurer kept Iran, Russia sanctioned oil flowing - report
New Zealand insurance, Maritime Mutual, aids in the trade of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil.
How Iran is rebuilding its nuclear program, learning from past Israeli strikes - analysis
The Mossad’s efforts to keep surveillance of Tehran’s nuclear facilities and, if necessary, act against them, may become more crucial than ever.
