Iran sanctions

Russian VTB Bank sactioned for Iran deals bypassing US sanctions, Treasury announces

Already cut off from the dollar system over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, VTB now faces Iran-related sanctions that Treasury officials said could expose foreign banks and businesses to penalties.

 The logo of VTB bank is seen on the bank's headquarters in Tehran, Iran, May 23, 2023.
An illustration of a handshake over the backdrop of a Chinese and Iranian flag.

Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods

Illustration shows U.S. and Iranian flags, 3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph

Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users

A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026.

US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in bid to increase economic pressure on Iran


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

US sanctions Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap NY-based journalist

The sanctions come after US prosecutors in July charged the four with plotting to kidnap the New York-based journalist who was critical of Tehran.

Masih Alinejad, 37, a Britain-based Iranian journalist, poses for a portrait in London October 8, 2013

Youth killed in Iran water crisis protests

Iran is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with protests breaking out in several cities and towns in the oil-rich Khuzestan province over the water crisis.

Iranian people walk in Tehran Bazaar, in Tehran

Iran agrees to inspections extension with IAEA until June 24

The US, Iran and the world powers have had five rounds of negotiations in Vienna in recent months to try to resolve the nuclear standoff.

Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Abbas Aragchi, attends a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, September 1, 2020.

Iran uses crypto mining to lessen impact of sanctions, study finds

The United States imposes an almost total economic embargo on Iran, including a ban on all imports including those from the country's oil, banking and shipping sectors.

No sanctions relief for Iran.

US convicts Iranian national of illegally shipping military items to Iran

Mehrdad Ansari, 39, who could face as much as 50 years in federal prison for his conspiracy to violate trade sanctions on Iran, along with other charges, is set to be sentenced on September 1.

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