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.
Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users
US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in bid to increase economic pressure on Iran
US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels
The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that would lead to the identification of entities involved in oil sales conducted by the IRGC.
Emory University removes Iranian official Larijani's daughter from medical faculty - report
Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani was previously listed on the Emory University School of Medicine's website as an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran in response to violent crackdown on protesters
In response to Iran’s crackdown on protesters, the US Treasury has announced a new set of sanctions targeting key officials and financial networks linked to the regime’s oppression.
Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy
The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.
Iran’s shadow aviation network keeps weapons flowing under sanctions
From disappearing flights to byzantine corporate structures, a groundbreaking report shows how China and Russia, along with many other countries, help Iran evade sanctions.
US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
A total of 32 individuals and entities based in Iran, the UAE, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine are being targeted by the sanctions.
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.
Iran reaches out to key Russia ally Belarus amid rising global sanctions - analysis
Iran’s state media said on Thursday that Iran and Belatus “expressed readiness to formulate a roadmap for future cooperation and to accelerate the implementation of joint projects.”
EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran
The sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other Iranian banks, as well as travel bans on certain Iranian officials.
Iranian's brace for impacted economy as UN reimposes sanctions
Tehran says its enrichment is for peaceful purposes; the economy is expected to worsen.
