Iran sanctions
US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies
“Iran’s shadow banking system facilitates the illicit transfer of funding for terrorist purposes,” said Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury.
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
IRGC tightening grip as Iran faces economic collapse, internal rift – report
What are Iran’s calculations against the US today?
Recent statements paint a picture of a solidifying worldview in Iran that harkens back not only to the era of the Iran-Iraq War, but also its view of a 'final victory' against the West.
US issues sweeping sanctions that target Iranian arms industry
Pompeo also announced sanctions against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, whose presidency is contested.
Why the courage to confront Iran matters
The US is precisely right to take extreme action against Iran.
US to place sanctions on over two dozen targets tied to Iran arms
The new sanctions come a week after US-brokered deals for the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to normalize ties with Israel, pacts that may coalesce a wider coalition against Iran.
Iran to exploit US sanctions gamble, try to weaken Washington in MidEeast
While there is hope by Trump administration supporters that the US decision to move forward on snapback will work, the consensus appears to be in Europe, Russia, Iran and elsewhere, that it will not.
Iran's Rouhani says US faces defeat in bid to reimpose UN sanctions
"America is approaching a certain defeat in its sanctions move ... It faced defeat and negative response from the international community."
Iran increasing arrogance as it thinks it defeated US sanctions
Overall it is the symbolism that is important to Iran, its belief that a growing alliance with Russia and China could upend US policy globally.
What is the US threat to trigger 'snapback' of UN sanctions on Iran?
After the United States quit the deal, it imposed strong unilateral sanctions. In response, Iran has breached parts of the nuclear pact.
Iran increasingly obsessed with China deal, blames Israel for controversy
Iran accuses the US State Department, members of the former Pahlavi monarchy and Israel of being against the China deal.
Iran will develop oil industry despite US sanctions - Oil Minister
"We will not surrender under any circumstances ... We have to increase our capacity so that when necessary with full strength we can enter the market and revive our market share," said Zanganeh.
