Sanctions

European Union imposes new sanctions on Iran

Restrictive measures consist of an asset freeze, a travel ban to the E.U., and a prohibition to make funds or economic resources available to those listed.

U.S. issues new sanctions on Iran ahead of talks in Oman

The United States imposed new sanctions on five Iranian entities and one individual accused of supporting Iran’s nuclear program.

The U.S. blacklists dozens of Chinese entities over "security concern"

The U.S. imposes sanctions on some 80 Chinese entities and companies as Washington’s anxiety over China’s tech rises.

China raps sanctions, calls for end to U.S. interference in Beijing-Tehran cooperation

The U.S. imposes sanctions on Huaying Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Terminal Storage for buying Iranian crude oil.

Iran is looking to nullify sanctions: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says the Islamic Republic is actively working to both remove and nullify anti-Iran sanctions simultaneously.

Iran to list U.S. elements involved in terrorism

The Islamic Republic of Iran is preparing a list of American individuals involved in terrorist activities, according to an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran condemns Canada’s new sanctions as ‘unlawful and illegitimate’

Tehran condemns Canada's new sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities as politically motivated.

Canada sanctions 7 Iranian individuals, entities

Canada imposes new sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and entities over their alleged involvement in Iran's weapons sales including those to Russia.

Russia to Europe: Stop snapback threats against Iran, move past ‘phantom pains’

Ambassador Ulyanov says the European trio, having violated their obligations under UNSCR 2231, its Annex B, and the JCPOA, now intend to punish Iran for their own inability to revive the deal.

US sanctions against Iran are illegal: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman emphasizes that the sanctions being adopted bypassing the UN Security Council are illegal, including those imposed on Iran, Russia, or any other country.

Tehran condemns U.S. for imposing fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil industry

Tehran condemns the United States for imposing fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil industry. Some U.S. officials claim that they are willing to engage with Iran, he said, noting that reimposing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic rejects that claim.

Iran fully prepared to overcome any scenario, says economy minister

The economy minister says Iran’s measures helped it see positive economic growth and ever-expanding cooperation with various countries in the region and the world.

Iran condemns new US sanctions targeting oil sales

A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the country holds the United States accountable for the consequences of the unilateral sanctions.

U.S. lifts sanctions on Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

Israeli media admits failure of sanctions on Iran oil industry

Pakistan in talks with Iran to import affordable gas: Minister

Islamabad, IRNA - Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik has revealed ongoing negotiations with Iran to import affordable gas.

US sanctions Iran’s Ghezel Hesar Prison, oil trade companies

Tehran, IRNA - In the final days of President Joe Biden's government, US Department of State, by intensifying its sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, has imposed sanctions on Iran’s Ghezel Hesar Prison and four institutions due to their connection with Iran's oil trade.

Iran, Russia emphasize formation of anti-sanctions union

Moscow, IRNA - Some officials of the Iranian and Russian parliaments, during their meeting in Moscow, have called for joint efforts to establish a parliamentary union of the countries under sanctions.

Iran urges UNSC sanctions on Israel over use of chemical weapons

Tehran, IRNA--Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has called on the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on the Israeli regime for its use of banned chemical weapons in Gaza and Lebanon.

Official hails Iranian, Cuban nations’ resistance to sanctions

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar in an online conversation with Teresa Amarelle, general secretary of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) has hailed the two nations for their resistance to illegal western sanctions.

Iran summons Hungary envoy in protest to sanctions imposed on Iran shipping company

Tehran, IRNA - The Hungarian ambassador in Tehran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the imposition of illegal sanctions by the European Union and the UK against a number of Iranian natural and legal entities, including the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines.

Iran makes appropriate decisions against EU, UK sanctions: Top diplomat

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has made appropriate decisions in response to the “illegal” and “unjustified” sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain against the country, according to a top diplomat.

Iran slams EU, UK sanctions as ‘systematic’ human rights violations

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has denounced the latest round of sanctions imposed against the country by the European Union and the UK, saying banning Iran’s civil aviation and shipping industry is a blatant example of systematic human rights violations.

Iran condemns European sanctions on shipping lines

London, IRNA - Ali Akbar Safaei, the Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and managing director of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), has condemned the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and the European Union on Iran's shipping lines.

EU aviation sanctions on Iran disrupting import of medicines: Official

Tehran, IRNA – A senior official at Iran’s Food and Drug Administration has said that the recent European Union sanctions on Iranian aviation industry has adversely impacted imports of medicines to the country.

Araghchi urges EU to immediately reverse ‘immoral’ Iran Air ban

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the European Union to immediately reverse its “immoral” decision of banning Iran’s national airline based on “unfounded” allegations of delivering missiles to Russia.

Iran Air reports increase in number of Istanbul flights after EU sanctions

Tehran, IRNA – The national airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran Iran Air (Homa) says that it had carried out some 40 flights to the Turkish city of Istanbul since the European Union imposed sanctions on the airline last month.

Iran’s IKA reports major rise in Istanbul route flights after EU sanctions

Tehran, IRNA — The CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), Saeed Chalandari, says Tehran has operated 366 flights to and from Istanbul after the European Union (EU) imposed sanctions on Iran.

Iran says EU is violating citizens' rights with airline sanctions

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Human Rights Secretary has condemned the EU’s recent sanctions on three Iranian passenger airlines, calling them a violation of international law and an infringement on Iranian citizens’ rights.

PA seeks BRICS help to end Israeli aggression on Palestinians

Kazan, IRNA -- The Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on member states of BRICS and BRICS Plus to help stop Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and implement UN resolutions against the regime.