US slaps sanctions on dozens over links to Iran oil exports
The US Treasury announced sanctions on more than 50 people, companies and ships tied to Iran鈥檚 oil sector on Thursday, stepping up its campaign against a key revenue source for Tehran...
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US sanctions on key Indian project in Iran take effect
US sanctions went into effect Monday on a major Indian port project in Iran, as president Donald Trump again showed his willingness to punish longstanding partner New Delhi in aid of his wider regional goals 鈥� in this case to pressure Tehran...
EU confirms reimposition of Iran sanctions after UN move
The European Union confirmed on Monday it had reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, after the United Nations reinstated its overarching measures.
Iran denounces 鈥榰njustifiable鈥� return of UN sanctions
Iran on Sunday condemned as 鈥榰njustifiable鈥� the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.
UN sanctions on Iran set聽to return
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday slammed as 鈥榰nacceptable鈥� what he described as US demands that Tehran hand over its enriched uranium, as sweeping UN sanctions loomed after nuclear talks collapsed.
EU proposes new sanctions package against Russia
The European Commission said Friday it has presented a fresh package of sanctions against Russia for approval by member states,聽as the bloc seeks to up the pressure on Moscow over the war on Ukraine.
Trump demands NATO halt Russia oil purchases before US sanctions
US president Donald Trump said Saturday he was ready to sanction Moscow, but on the condition that all NATO allies agree to completely halt purchases of Russian oil and implement their own sanctions...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
US president Donald Trump threatened Sunday to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine...
US sanctions Palestinian rights groups over ICC probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
UK slaps new sanctions on Russia
Britain on Wednesday announced new sanctions against Russian officials and youth organisations linked to what London called Moscow鈥檚 policy to 鈥榙eport, indoctrinate and militarise Ukrainian children鈥�...
Europeans offer Iran deal to avert sanctions
European powers said Friday they were ready to drop a new sanctions push on Iran if it addresses concerns on its nuclear programme over the next month, but Tehran denounced the offer as insincere.
Europe powers move to reimpose Iran sanctions
France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme signed a decade ago.
UK targets crypto networks helping Russia dodge sanctions
The UK on Wednesday announced a crackdown against eight individuals and entities that have helped Russia circumvent Western sanctions through financial and cryptocurrency networks based in Kyrgyzstan...
China opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August...
European powers ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter released Wednesday...
Iran condemns US sanctions targeting oil trade
Iran on Thursday described as 鈥榤alicious鈥� fresh US sanctions targeting a shipping empire controlled by the son of a top political advisor to the Islamic republic鈥檚 supreme leader.
New cryptocurrency may be aiding Russia to dodge sanctions
Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions, experts have told AFP...
UK launches first sanctions to deter migrant crossings
The UK imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than two dozen people, groups and suppliers from the Balkans, the Middle East and China accused of helping migrants cross the Channel...
US sanctions Cuban president
The United States announced its first sanctions on Friday against Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel for his role 鈥榠n the Cuban regime鈥檚 brutality toward the Cuban people.鈥�...
Trump dismantles Syria sanctions
President Donald Trump on Monday formally dismantled US sanctions against Syria, hoping to reintegrate the war-battered country into the global economy as Israel eyes ties with its new leadership...
US sanctions will not change policy: Iran
Iran said on Friday continued US sanctions on its trade partners will not alter its policy, after president Donald Trump threatened to impose penalties on countries or individuals dealing in Iranian oil.
Iran slams 鈥榟ostile鈥� US sanctions ahead of new talks
Iran鈥檚 foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network, calling the move a sign of Washington鈥檚 鈥榟ostile approach鈥� ahead of a third round of nuclear talks...
US lawmakers threaten new sanctions on Russia
A bipartisan group of US senators has proposed legislation that would slap sanctions on countries friendly to Russia if Moscow disrupts on-going negotiations to end the Ukraine war...
China urges end to 鈥榠llegal鈥� sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talks
China urged an end to 鈥榠llegal鈥� sanctions on Iran as it hosted diplomats from that country and Russia on Friday for talks Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme.
With Trump letter en route, Iran weighs talks with US
With sanctions squeezing its economy, Iran is exploring the possibility of talks with the United States while resisting pressure to make major concessions...
FINANCIAL SECTOR:聽Avoiding sanctions trap
SANCTIONS have become a pressing issue in recent times, gaining renewed attention following the re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United States. Many countries and business entities fear that his administration...
Iran denounces new US sanctions as 鈥榮ign of hostility鈥�
Iran on Wednesday condemned a new round of US sanctions as a 鈥榗lear sign of hostility鈥� after Washington blacklisted more than 30 people and vessels linked to its oil trade...
US slaps sanction on four Indian firms over Iran link
The United States imposed sanctions on four Indian firms on Monday for their alleged links to Iran's oil industry, reports Hindustan Times.
Fresh US sanctions biased: Pakistan
Pakistan鈥檚 government said on Thursday US sanctions imposed on state-owned and private companies over its long-range ballistic missile programme were 鈥榖iased鈥� and had 鈥榙angerous implications鈥� for regional stability...
Lanka welcomes US sanctions on former ruling clan
Sri Lanka鈥檚 new government on Tuesday welcomed US sanctions against two senior figures from the former ruling Rajapaksa family over two notorious graft cases involving aircraft purchases...
