US says it doesn't support Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project going forward: The US said on Tuesday it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/03/27/us-says-it-doesn-t-support-pakistan-iran-gas-pipeline-project-going-forward
Sanctions: The USA and the EU are currently punishing a dozen countries worldwide
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Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: Islamabad pins hopes on US sanctions waiver: Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said on Monday that Islamabad has decided to obtain a ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1172225-iran-pakistan-gas-pipeline-islamabad-pins-hopes-on-us-sanctions-waiver
US unveils sanctions targeting Iran drone, cyber programs in wake of deadly proxy strike
thehill.com/policy/international/4444663-us-sanctions-iran-drone-cyber-strike/
US, UK impose joint sanctions on Houthi military officials: The United States and United Kingdom on Thursday announced joint sanctions against four Houthi ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4428971-us-uk-impose-joint-sanctions-on-houthi-military-officials/
Quick Glance: Sanctions imposed on Houthi leaders due to Red Sea attacks
- The Houthi group insists on targeting Israeli commercial vessels until aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza.
- The sanctions target four key Houthi officials for their involvement in attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, as stated by the US and UK.
- According to Brian Nelson, the US Treasury’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, the Houthi attacks pose a threat to global security and stability.
- Houthi attacks have disrupted international commerce along a route that represents about 15 percent of the world’s shipping traffic.
U.S. promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, potential missile sale
pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-promises-new-sanctions-on-iran-for-its-support-of-russias-war-in-ukraine-potential-missile-sale
Quick Glance: Russia Receives 'Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles' from Iran
- According to Reuters, on February 21, citing multiple sources, Iran sent 'a significant number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles' to Russia.
- Three Iranian sources informed Reuters that Iran dispatched 400 missiles, including 'many from the Fateh-110 family of short-range ballistic weapons' with a range of up to 700 kilometers.
- Reportedly, the missile shipments commenced in early January 2024 following a finalized deal in meetings late last year between Iranian and Russian military and security officials held in Tehran and Moscow.
- An additional source, an anonymous Iranian military official, stated that there have been 'at least four shipments of missiles,' with additional ones planned in the upcoming weeks. The missiles are said to be transported to Russia by aircraft and ship across the Caspian Sea.
Suspected revenge for US sanctions: Iran is behind the hijacking of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman
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US sanctions target funding streams between Iran and its allies in Gaza, Iraq: The Biden administration on Monday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/4421541-us-sanctions-funding-streams-iran-allies-gaza-iraq/
US imposes sanctions on key procurement network supporting Iran’s missile and UAV programs
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/02/us-imposes-sanctions-on-key-procurement-network-supporting-irans-missile-and-uav-programs/
US imposes sanctions against those who provided parts for Iranian drones: The United States has announced sanctions against nearly a dozen individuals and ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/20/7433796/
US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire: The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China ...
ctvnews.ca/world/us-imposes-more-iran-drone-sanctions-as-un-rules-set-to-expire-1.6606979
Quick Glance: USA imposes sanctions on Iran, Hong Kong, China, and Venezuela
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies from Iran, Hong Kong, China, and Venezuela.
- The sanctions target the support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs.
- Iran-based company Saberin Kish provided components for repairing lawful intercept and technical equipment.
- Hong Kong-based company Dali RF Technology received transfers related to Lin Jinghe's procurement.
WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as U.S. designates Yemen's Houthis as terrorist group
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-briefing-as-u-s-designates-yemens-houthis-as-terrorist-group
US sanctions Iranian officials over cyber-attacks on water plants: Six individuals are members of a cyber unit at Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68186945
US sanctions shipping firm accused of links to Iran, Yemen’s Houthis: The measures come as Washington tries to curb the Yemeni group’s attacks on Red Sea ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/us-sanctions-shipping-firm-accused-of-links-to-iran-yemens-houthis
US targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, its CEO and Hamas cryptocurrency financiers for sanctions
apnews.com/article/hamas-hezbollah-israel-gaza-iran-ec177d99010a316057583e1ce088bf94
US makes deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
apnews.com/article/us-iran-prisoners-blinken-3e834df0a845ef2cc5c52af14598c66f
House passes bill aimed at expanding Iran oil sanctions : The House on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing entities who facilitate the trade of Iranian oil — ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4291982-house-passed-bill-aimed-at-expanding-iran-oil-sanctions/
Iranian oil faces scrutiny amid Israel-Hamas conflict: The deadly violence between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas is putting Iranian oil under the ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4255406-iranian-oil-israel-hamas-scrutiny-republicans/
US and UK sanction network accused of plotting to kill Iranian dissidents: The United States and Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on a network of people who ...
wionews.com/videos/us-and-uk-sanction-network-accused-of-plotting-to-kill-iranian-dissidents-685106
US sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-imposes-sanctions-money-lending-network-tied-yemens-105968703
Quick Glance: US Targets Iranian Funds Flow to Houthis
- The US sanctioned an individual and three currency exchange houses on Thursday, accusing them of facilitating the flow of Iranian financial assistance to the Yemeni militia.
- The measures targeted two exchange houses in Yemen and one in Turkey, according to the US Treasury Department.
- The US is leading a new naval task force to protect commercial shipping and has accused Iran of supplying weapons, financing, and other assistance to the Houthis.
- The sanctions aim at a network through which an Iran-based financier, Said al-Jamal, provides Iranian funds to the Houthis.
US imposes new Iran sanctions ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini death: The U.S. on Friday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Iran ahead of the anniversary ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4206521-us-imposes-new-iran-sanctions-on-anniversary-of-mahsa-amini-death/
Quick Glance: Remembering Mahsa Amini: One Year After Her Death in Iran
- Protesters display signs with Mahsa Amini's face.
- A year after Mahsa Amini passed away in police custody, her family reflects on the young woman known as Jina.
- Mahsa Amini, or Jina as she was called by her family and friends, was a quiet and reserved individual.
- The Amini family finds solace in the fact that their daughter's death has inspired Iranians to seek change.
DeSantis planning to increase Florida sanctions on Iran: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Tuesday that the state would be increasing sanctions against ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4247864-desantis-planning-to-increase-florida-sanctions-on-iran/
US introduces new sanctions against financial donors to Iranian regime: The United States Department of the Treasury on 29 November introduced sanctions against ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/29/7430946/
How China, Russia and Iran are forging closer ties: Assessing the economic threat posed by the anti-Western axis
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/18/how-china-russia-and-iran-are-forging-closer-ties
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Iran developers unveil new hypersonic weapon 'Fattah II' despite sanctions from the West
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UK ramps up sanctions on Iran in wake of drone killing of US troops: Asset freezes imposed on individuals and Islamic Revolutionary Guard unit – as Rishi Sunak ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/iran-sanctions-turkey-uk-b2486706.html
Foreign secretary Lord David Cameron says he will not tolerate threats to national security as the UK and US imposed new sanctions against Iran ... Show more
US sanctions network accused of supplying Iran’s drone production: Tehran is suspected of supplying UAVs to Russia and Middle Eastern proxies.
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/20/us-unveils-new-sanctions-against-iran-linked-drone-component-suppliers
Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says attacks aim to 'drain' US, sanctions 'ridiculous': Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah (KH) militia, a powerful armed faction with close ties to ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraqs-kataeb-hezbollah-says-attacks-aim-drain-us-sanctions-ridiculous-2023-11-18/
U.S. sanctions Houthi facilitator network amid increase in Red Sea attacks - UPI.com
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US imposes sanctions on network that facilitates Shahed drone production in Iran: The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday, 27 September ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/27/7421687/
Two men convicted in US of trying to sell Iranian petroleum: A U.S. jury has convicted two Texas men of trying to sell Iranian petroleum in violation of ...
reuters.com/world/two-men-convicted-us-trying-sell-iran-petroleum-2023-11-17/
Iran: Can the Brics help Tehran break free from western sanctions?: After Iran officially applied to join Brics last summer, it was not expected that an ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/iran-brics-western-sanctions-break-free-can
#WATCH | The #UnitedStates has imposed fresh sanctions targeting #Iran 's missile and drone procurement programmes
Explainer: Iran's expanding oil trade with top buyer China: China's oil imports from Iran have hit record highs as Iran ramps up output despite the threat of ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/irans-expanding-oil-trade-with-top-buyer-china-2023-11-10/
Biden admin takes step advancing deal to free Americans held in Iran by issuing waiver for transfer of restricted Iranian funds to Qatar
cnn.com/2023/09/11/politics/us-waiver-iran-funds/
Quick Glance: US Allows Billion Dollar Transfer for Iran Prisoner Exchange
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- Transfer of 6 billion dollars in Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar permitted.
- Transfer of 6 billion dollars and prisoner exchange could occur next week.
- Waiver applies to select financial institutions under primary jurisdiction of Germany, Ireland, Qatar, South Korea, and Switzerland.
U.S. issues new Iran sanctions on anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death: "Mahsa's story did not end with her brutal death," President Biden said ...
axios.com/2023/09/15/us-new-iran-sanctions-mahsa-amini-anniversary
#FirstpostFlashback : From #Russia to #Iran to #NorthKorea , #sanctions are the new tools of coercion in geopolitics. But the history of this tool dates back to ancient Greece ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : Ukraine says that Iran is bypassing sanctions and getting a hold of electrical components manufactured in the West ... Show more
Ukrainian Parliament approves 50-year sanctions against Iran
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/29/7404364/
US Issued New Sanctions on Iranian Weapons Makers, Russian Entities: The Biden administration issued new sanctions Wednesday on Iranian weapons makers and their ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-18/us-hits-iranian-russian-entities-with-list-of-new-sanctions
Iran invited to join #BRICS , a move seen as a challenge to Western sanctions.
Iranian President Raisi hails invitation, and supports BRICS' efforts to ... Show more
Quick Glance: The Significance of Adding Six New Members to the BRICS Bloc
- The BRICS bloc, formed in 2009 with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, expanded in 2010 to include South Africa.
- Before the start of its annual summit in South Africa this week, over 40 countries expressed interest in joining BRICS, with 23 formally applying.
- With the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and Egypt, the bloc becomes more Middle East-centric.
- The inclusion of Iran in BRICS sends a powerful message to the G7, the Global North, and Washington.
Tim Scott unveils bill to block Iran funds: The legislation has 21 Republican co-sponsors.
politico.com/news/2023/10/17/scott-rolls-out-iran-sanctions-legislation-00121805
Iran's Raisi visits Zimbabwe amid tensions with West : Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was in Zimbabwe on Thursday, wrapping up his three-nation African tour ...
dw.com/en/irans-raisi-visits-zimbabwe-amid-tensions-with-west/a-66224051
Quick Glance: Iran and Zimbabwe Sign Economic Agreements
- Zimbabwe and Iran sign 12 agreements to strengthen bilateral ties.
- Iranian President Raisi concludes Africa tour with meeting Zimbabwean President.
- Agreements include plans for a tractor manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe.
- Cooperation agreements signed for energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and research and technology.
US imposes sanctions on companies that help Iran manufacture drones
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/19/7398592/
Biden’s choice: Let Iranian oil flow or watch prices rise: “Without oil, they have no money,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said of the Iranians. “Without money ...
politico.com/news/2023/10/12/biden-iran-oil-gas-prices-00120924
Biden’s release of frozen Iranian funds undermines US sanctions worldwide: Are American national security interests served by the release of billions of dollars ...
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4156715-bidens-release-of-frozen-iranian-funds-undermines-us-sanctions-worldwide/
US, G-7 allies warn of new sanctions if Iran provides ballistic missiles to Russia
pbs.org/newshour/world/us-g-7-allies-warn-new-sanctions-if-iran-provides-ballistic-missiles-to-russia
Quick Glance: US and G-7 Partners Warn Iran Over Potential Missile Supply to Russia
- The United States and its allies cautioned Iran on Friday about the possibility of facing new sanctions if it indeed plans to support Russia with ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine.
- For months, the Biden administration has been sounding the alarm as Russia attempts to acquire ballistic missiles from Iran while Moscow struggles to replenish its diminishing stockpile.
- As of now, the US government has not verified the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia. Nevertheless, American officials express concern over statements made by Iranian authorities hinting at an imminent deal.
- In January, the Democratic administration stated that although US intelligence officials had not confirmed the completion of a Russian-Iranian deal, they were worried about the active progress of Russia's negotiations to obtain missiles from Iran.
US adds sanctions on Hamas, Iran's Revolutionary Guard members: The U.S. on Friday issued a second round of sanctions aimed at Palestinian militant group Hamas ...
reuters.com/world/us-puts-new-sanctions-hamas-members-irans-revolutionary-guard-2023-10-27/
Iran frees Americans in a swap, gets access to oil money, release of Iranians in U.S.
npr.org/2023/09/18/1195115105/iran-us-prisoners-freed-swap-siamak-namazi
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal: Americans Freed from Iran in Prisoner Swap
- Iran made $6bn through exports, mainly of oil, to South Korea, but the money ended up in restricted accounts in South Korea after then-US President Donald Trump abandoned a landmark nuclear deal.
- As part of the prisoner swap deal, the US also released five Iranians.
- Released prisoner expresses gratitude towards US President Biden.
- We have just received news that the plane carrying the five American citizens freed from Iran will land in Doha shortly.
US puts sanctions on Central Bank of Iran subsidiary, others: The United States on Wednesday said it had imposed sanctions on a subsidiary of the Central Bank of ...
reuters.com/world/us-issues-sanctions-iranian-subsidiary-central-bank-iran-others-2024-02-14/
Quick Glance: Ex-FBI Informant Charged with Lying about Joe Biden and Son
- The U.S. special counsel leading a criminal probe into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, charged a former FBI informant for lying about their alleged involvement in business dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.
- A federal grand jury indicted Alexander Smirnov, 43, for making false statements and creating a false record in relation to an FBI probe.
- The indictment states that Smirnov falsely recounted meetings where Burisma executives claimed to have hired Hunter Biden to solve problems through his father.
- Smirnov falsely claimed that Burisma executives paid $5 million to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden for his son to address issues through his father during a criminal investigation.
Bloomberg: EU leaders to call for new sanctions on Belarus, North Korea, Iran - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/13/bloomberg-eu-leaders-to-call-for-new-sanctions-on-belarus-north-korea-iran/
#Iran seized a US oil cargo over a lawsuit filed by patients with a rare skin disease, whose lives are at risk due to US sanctions
U.S. targets Iran's nuclear, weapons programs with fresh sanctions - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/21/Iran-procurement-network-sanctioned/9141710992404/
US Online Trader Fined $7M for Sanctions Breach: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Shares in Santander, Lloyds fall after report Iran used banks' accounts to evade sanctions
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire, Pursues Total Victory
- Netanyahu says total victory in Gaza is within reach, rejecting the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire to ensure the return of hostages.
- He renews a pledge to destroy the Palestinian Islamist movement, insisting that total victory is the only solution to the Gaza war.
- Hamas had proposed a ceasefire of four-and-a-half months, during which all hostages would go free and Israel would withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip.
- A Hamas delegation would travel to Cairo on Thursday to pursue ceasefire talks with the mediators Egypt and Qatar.
U.S. sanctions members of Iran-backed terrorist group in Bahrain - UPI.com: The United States has sanctioned four people accused of being operatives and ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/13/sanctions-Bahrain-Al-Ashtar-Brigades-members/5491710318387/
U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Free Americans for Jailed Iranians and Funds: Five American detainees will eventually be allowed to leave Iran in exchange for ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/10/us/politics/iran-us-prisoner-swap.html
Quick Glance: US and Iran Reach Agreement on Prisoner Release and Access to Oil Revenue
- US and Iran agree to release five imprisoned Americans in exchange for jailed Iranians and access to $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue.
- Americans can leave Iran once the money is deposited in the Qatari bank account.
- The Iranians detained in the US can also travel to Doha for the exchange.
- In return, the US would refrain from tightening sanctions or pursuing certain punitive measures against Iran in international forums.
How sanctions sank Iran's Persian Gulf tourism dream: A recent trip to Iran's scenic Kish Island in the Persian Gulf was a stark reminder of the opposing ...
asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Tea-Leaves/How-sanctions-sank-Iran-s-Persian-Gulf-tourism-dream
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka partially repays Iranian oil debt with $20 million worth of tea
wionews.com/business-economy/cash-strapped-sri-lanka-partially-repays-iranian-oil-debt-with-20-million-worth-of-tea-692491
US imposes sanctions on companies that exported drone and aircraft components to Iran
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/19/7420517/
U.S. advances deal with Iran to swap prisoners, free frozen oil funds: The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing banks to transfer $6 billion in ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/09/11/us-iran-prisoner-exchange/
Europeans at Odds Over Sanctioning Iran for Middle-East Weapons Transfers: The dispute comes days after Europe and the U.S. pledged to swiftly and jointly impose ...
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US targets Houthi revenue with new sanctions, Treasury Dept says: The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting two companies and two vessels that ...
reuters.com/world/us-targets-houthi-revenue-with-new-sanctions-treasury-dept-says-2024-03-06/
UK sanctions Iran’s IRGC units for enabling work of Houthis: LONDON: Britain on Tuesday imposed sanctions on units of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...
arabnews.com/node/2467596/world
Iran inks big contracts with domestic companies to increase oil production: Iran on Sunday sealed contracts worth billions of dollars with domestic companies to ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/energy/2024/03/17/Iran-inks-big-contracts-with-domestic-companies-to-increase-oil-production
Dissidents in London on high terror alert despite sanctions on Iran's IRGC: 'We have to be lucky all the time', say UK-based journalists under threat from Tehran
thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2024/01/30/london-dissidents-on-high-terror-alert-despite-sanctions-on-irans-irgc/
Quick Glance: Trump, Biden Clash Over Responsibility for Iranian Actions
- Advisers to Donald Trump and Joe Biden are trading blame for Iran's recent deadly actions.
- Former Trump officials and congressional Republicans accuse Biden of failing to prevent the deaths and argue the attack would not have happened under Trump.
- Biden officials insist deadly Iranian attacks happened under Trump's watch, blaming his actions for emboldening Tehran and destabilizing the region.
- Former Trump officials and congressional Republicans' attempts to politicize national security are illogical and detrimental to our safety and security.
G7 nations warn Iran against sending ballistic missiles to Russia: The United States and allies are warning of new economic sanctions should Tehran equip the ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/g7-nations-warn-iran-against-sending-ballistic-missiles-russia
US extends sanctions waiver to allow Iraq to buy electricity from Iran: 'No money is permitted to enter Iran under the terms of this waiver,' State Dept ...
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#FirstpostAmerica : Venezuela is reeling under a severe economic and political crisis and it could get worse very soon. The US could re-impose sanctions against Venezuela ...
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