Russia's VTB hit by US sanctions once again
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Russia’s VTB Bank, which is already under Washington's sanctions, to its Iran-related restrictions list, according to a statement released by the department.
Sanctions against Iran
Nearly 20 individuals and companies hit by US anti-Iran sanctions
The US Treasury has introduced a new round of sanctions against Iran, affecting approximately fifteen individuals and multiple companies.
Iranian authorities allow cryptocurrency for exporters - media
Iranian exporters can now officially return proceeds to Iran using cryptocurrencies, according to media reports.
Shah Deniz exempted from anti-Iran sanctions
London has issued a General Trade Licence allowing the continued operation of Azerbaijan’s Shah Deniz gas field under the UK’s sanctions regime against Iran.
US sanctions over 30 companies for supporting Iran's aviation sector
The United States has put 35 legal entities and one Egyptian national on its Iran-related sanctions list. A corresponding notification was posted on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control …
US Treasury: Sanctions threaten anyone who supports Iran
Anyone who supports Iran could be hit with US sanctions, and isolating its economy is the fastest way to peace, Washington said.
US to impose sanctions on Iran every week
The U.S. administration plans to impose new sanctions on various entities cooperating with Iran every week in order to put more and more pressure on Tehran, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent told Reuters.
US anti-Iranian sanctions to tell negatively on region - Muscat and Baghdad
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi agreed that the U.S. oughened anti-Iranian sanctions will impair trade, economic, and financial cooperation with Iran and will have a negative impact on the situation in the region, the Iraqi foreign ministry said after their phone call.
Tehran calls on all countries against joining US economic war
All independent countries should refuse participation in the U.S. economic war against Iran and not recognize any anti-Iranian sanctions, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
US blockade not halted Iranian oil sales
The Iranian Oil Ministry reported that oil exports from the country continue, but have decreased due to the US naval blockade.
Tehran sends letter to UN Security Council on Trump's 'economic war'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a letter to the UN secretary-general and members of the UN Security Council outlining Tehran’s position on what it describes as the United States’ policy of "economic terrorism" against Iran, Mehr reported.
Netanyahu says diplomatic deal with Iran impossible
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic agreement with Iran was impossible under its current leadership.
Iran to continue resisting US economic pressure - Pezeshkian
Tehran is ready to counter US economic pressure, according to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.
US and Bahrain discuss Iran sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has spoken with Bahrain’s finance minister, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, on “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran, the U.S. Treasury Department reported.
US to increase economic pressure on Iran
The recent U.S. sanctions imposed as part of Operation Economic Outcast are aimed at eliminating any possibility of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Al Jazeera.
Iran's Finance Ministry prepared for US sanctions
Iran was prepared for the United State’s tougher sanctions and had drawn up a plan to address potential problems in advance, Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh said.
US identifies sectors for secondary sanctions against Iran
The US Treasury has announced which sectors will be subject to close scrutiny under secondary sanctions related to Iran.
US launches 'financial offensive' against Iran on Monday - Treasury
The U.S. administration expects to launch a "financial offensive" against Iran on Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Iran's Foreign Ministry responds to US sanctions tightening
The announced tightening of U.S. sanctions against Iran constitutes economic terrorism, and those involved will inevitably face appropriate punishment, Iran's Foreign Ministry said.
Bessent to announce new measures against Iran on August 24
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce new steps against Tehran during a press briefing next week
