Iran ready for nuclear compromise in exchange for US sanctions lifting
In an interview with the BBC, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister announced his willingness to discuss the country's nuclear potential in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions.
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US may lift sanctions on Russian oil
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions on Russian oil will be lifted if the Ukrainian crisis is resolved peacefully, which will contribute to a reduction in global energy prices, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Iran announces its readiness to export oil despite US military presence
Tehran will continue exporting oil via the Persian Gulf despite the presence of US warships in the region, according to media reports.
U.S. adds eight companies to Iran sanctions lists
The U.S. Treasury has added eight individuals and nine oil tankers associated with them to Iran sanctions lists, according to information on the website of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a department of the U.S. Treasury.
Iranian President warns against attack on Ali Khamenei
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of "all-out war" against the Iranian nation.
US imposes Greenland sanctions against Europe
The relevant decision was made and announced by US President Donald Trump in response to Europe's reluctance to hand over Greenland to Washington's control
Iranian Security Council Secretary sanctioned by US
The USA has imposed sanctions on Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, along with 10 other Iranian citizens.
U.S. extends license for operations with sanctioned Lukoil
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the license that authorizes negotiations and entry into contingent contracts with Russian oil company Lukoil for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (LIG) or any companies it controls until February 28.
Iraq plans to nationalize West Qurna-2 field
The Iraqi government has decided to nationalize operations at the oilfield to ensure its uninterrupted operation amid US sanctions
Erdoğan and Trump discuss international agenda during phone call
Erdoğan's office revealed the topics discussed by the Turkish and US leaders during their January 5 phone call.
U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over allegedly contributing to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program, which the Trump administration says threatens the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East.
Russia and U.S. hold talks on diplomatic missions work - MFA
Russia and the United States have held several rounds of expert meetings to normalize the work of diplomatic missions, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of the North Atlantic Alexander Gusarov said.
US pursues another oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments.
Damascus welcomes lifting of sweeping U.S. sanctions
Syria’s foreign ministry on Friday welcomed the permanent ending by the U.S. of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.
U.S. Congress permanently lifts sanctions on Syria
The U.S. Congress voted to permanently repeal sanctions imposed on Syria during the rule of Bashar Assad.
Tashkent in talks with Washington regarding Lukoil assets
The USA has sent a letter to Uzbekistan regarding the future of Lukoil's Russian assets in the country.
U.S. Treasury authorizes transactions for sale of Lukoil's foreign assets
Washington has issued a license for transactions for the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets until January 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reported.
U.S. backs Iraq plan to move Lukoil West Qurna-2 to American firm
The U.S. government is backing Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC's stake in the West Qurna 2 oil field to a U.S. company.
U.S. expands list of sanctions against Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions against five Russian citizens and seven companies allegedly associated with them under the pretext of combating cybercrime, according to relevant data on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Trump to sign sanctions bill against Russia under certain conditions - report
U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to sign a bill tightening sanctions against Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, Reuters reported citing a senior White House official.
