Sanctions against Iran

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Rouhani: U.S. to return to nuclear deal commitments

Rouhani: U.S. to return to nuclear deal commitments

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he was certain the incoming U.S. administration will return to its nuclear deal commitments and lift crippling sanctions on his country. "I have no doubt that the three-year resistance of the …

Does Iran plan to double oil output in 2021?

Does Iran plan to double oil output in 2021?

ran said it planned to roughly double oil production in the next year, as the country anticipates a loosening of U.S. sanctions after Joe Biden becomes president, World Oil writes in the article Iran plans to double oil output in 2021 under weaker U.S. sanctions

Iran prepares to raise oil output if US sanctions eased

Iran prepares to raise oil output if US sanctions eased

Iran has instructed its oil ministry to prepare installations for production and sale of crude oil at full capacity within three months, state media said on Sunday, ahead of a possible easing of US sanctions after President-elect Joe Biden takes …

Russia Ready to join efforts with US against COVID-19, share vaccine

Russia Ready to join efforts with US against COVID-19, share vaccine

Russia is open for cooperation with the United States in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and will be ready to share a vaccine against the disease, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said at an event hosted by a Washington think tank, Sputnik News writes in the article Russia Ready to Join Efforts With US Against COVID-19, Share Vaccine - Ambassador

What prevents Iran from entering SCO?

What prevents Iran from entering SCO?

The 20th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held virtually, on November 10, under the rotating chairmanship of the Russian Federation. The leaders of the regional organization’s member states—Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan—discussed, in particular, measures to strengthen cooperation in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Will China bail out Iran?

Will China bail out Iran?

When the United States cuts off Iran completely, will China step in? This question comes at a critical time, but the answer is complicated.

U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions over human rights violations

U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions over human rights violations

The United States blacklisted several Iranian officials and entities over alleged gross violations of human rights, including slapping sanctions on a judge it said was involved in the case of an Iranian wrestler sentenced to death. …

Trump plans executive order to punish arms trade with Iran

Trump plans executive order to punish arms trade with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump will issue an executive order on September 21 allowing him to impose U.S. sanctions on anyone who violates a conventional arms embargo against Iran, sources familiar with the matter said. A senior …

Russia requests U.N. Security Council meeting on Iran

Russia requests U.N. Security Council meeting on Iran

Russia requested a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran on Friday, diplomats said, as the United States sought to restore all U.N. sanctions on Iran in a move rejected by Moscow. Russia requested a public virtual meeting …

US refuses to participate in online summit on Iran

US refuses to participate in online summit on Iran

The US believes that the UN Security Council is the best place to discuss the issue of extending the arms embargo against Iran, a State Department spokesman said today, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's …

U.S. expands scope of Iran metals sanctions

U.S. expands scope of Iran metals sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was expanding the scope of Iran metals sanctions, targeting 22 specific materials that he said were used in connection with Iran’s nuclear, military or ballistic missile programs. …