Iran sanctions
US imposes new sanctions on Iran in response to violent crackdown on protesters
In response to Iran’s crackdown on protesters, the US Treasury has announced a new set of sanctions targeting key officials and financial networks linked to the regime’s oppression.
Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy
Iran’s shadow aviation network keeps weapons flowing under sanctions
US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
Iran looks to boost missile program, even with new US restrictions
Now that sanctions have expired, other regional and global powers are looking to Iran.
UK sanctions Iranians to mark anniversary of Mahsa Amini death
The sanctions impose a British travel ban on those named, block any of their British assets and prevent UK entities from doing business with them.
US seizes Iranian crude oil linked to IRGC smuggling
Elderly Virginia man imprisoned for conspiring with Iran
The 72-year-old had set up an elaborate network of businesses across the US, Iran and the UAE to ship controlled petroleum substances.
Europe not planning to ‘snapback’ Iran sanctions despite continued violations
Western states have been hesitant to discuss sanctions, while Washington and Tehran held indirect talks for an informal agreement that would have Iran freeze its nuclear program.
E3 planning to keep Iran sanctions despite sunset
The Foreign Office did note that Iran’s repeated development and testing of ballistic missiles violates the UN Security Council resolution banning them from doing so.
Europeans plan to keep ballistic missile sanctions on Iran
Keeping the EU sanctions would reflect Western efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them despite the collapse of the 2015 deal.
Zelensky introduces 50-year Iran sanctions bill
Kyiv and its allies say Iran has been supplying Russia with arms, including hundreds of drones, since Moscow invaded Ukraine last year.
EU sanctions Tehran Police unit and secretary of cyberspace for human rights abuses
The Council said “Restrictive measures now apply to a total of 216 individuals and 37 entities."
Iran resorts to security cameras, ostracism to deter unveiled women
Another novel tactic is a government order to both private and public sectors not to provide services to "violators." Warnings of heavy fines and even imprisonment have been issued.
