Sanctions against iran

IRGC Navy chief warns ships must seek permission to transit Hormuz strait to avoid being hit

Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter said.

IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri stands in front of a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz, pictured in 2020; illustrative.
A Bitcoin is seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)

DOJ probing Iran's use of Binance crypto-exchange to avoid US sanctions

A VIEW of an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf, March 12, 2017.

Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ

A sailboat sails as a boat approaches to the boarding ladder of the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 as it sits anchored after it was seized in July by British Royal Marines off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory on suspicion of violating sanctions against Syria, in the Strait of Gibraltar,

US expands Iran sanctions, targets illegal petroleum 'shadow fleet,' weapon production


US announces additional sanctions on Iranian entities, individuals involved in UAV development

Washington also targeted two companies and a vessel involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with a group of academic elites and scientific talents in Tehran, Iran October 19, 2022

Iran FM: European Union's decision to expand Iran sanctions is 'regrettable'

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel in what it said was retaliation against a suspected Israeli bombing of its embassy compound in Damascus.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint press conference with Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib (not pictured) in Beirut, Lebanon October 13, 2023.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 194?

IDF destroys launchers in Gaza • Rocket directly hits building in north • US shoots down Houthi UAVs •IDF destroys Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

 IDF troops evacuate wounded personnel in the North. April17, 2024.

US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program

The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of pressure" to contain and degrade Iran's military capacity and effectiveness, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. 

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan takes questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 10, 2023.

US unveils charges, seizures linked to Iranian oil network

The DOJ said it also seized more than 520,000 barrels of Iran's oil aboard the crude tanker Abyss that were covered by US sanctions.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

US imposes fresh sanctions over Iranian arms, cyber activity

The sanctions, announced in separate statements, represent Washington's latest efforts to punish Tehran, whose proxies in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Gaza have attacked US and Israeli targets.

 Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building in Vienna

US issues sanctions targeting group in Iraq it says is behind recent attacks

The US Treasury Department in a statement on Friday said it imposed sanctions on six people affiliated with Kata’ib Hezbollah.

 People take part in the funeral of Hezbollah member Abbas Shuman, who was killed in southern Lebanon amid tension between Israel and Hezbollah, during his funeral, in Baalbek, Lebanon, October 23, 2023

EU considering sanctions on Iran, Hamas - report

The documents also showed that the EU wants Arab states to have a strong presence in any sanctions regime.

People rally against Iranian regime during a European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs council in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2023.

Florida Governor DeSantis voices support for Israel, ‘leads’ against antisemitism

“Divesting from any company that supports Iran and ensuring that students are able to attend Jewish Day Schools safely is of utmost importance,” Florida Governor DeSantis said.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sits for a live television interview in the "Spin Room" after the conclusion of the third Republican candidates' U.S. presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. November 8, 2023.

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.

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