Us sanctions on iran

US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

"In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down as we continue Operation Epic Fury," Bessent said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
The silhouette of an oil and chemical tanker off the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer at sunset, in Martigues, France, March 20, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026.

'If we stay longer, they’ll never rebuild': Trump confirms US will stay in fight against Iran

“If we left right now, it would take them at least 10 years to rebuild, but rebuild they will,” Trump said in the roughly 15-minute call with CNBC.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, GOLDIE KATZ
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address, in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026

US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer

A deal would also have to require thorough accounting for Iran's stock of enriched uranium. Any doubts about that could trigger a new conflict.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Iranian officials use Beirut airport to smuggle millions to Hezbollah - report

“The cash shipments come as Hezbollah faces acute financial strain,” Iran International said, adding that the terror group has reportedly been “struggling” to pay its operatives.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Iran exporting over twice as much oil as US estimated - report

TankerTrackers has found that Iran has conducted maneuvers with foreign tankers many times to transfer and export millions of barrels of oils and bypass US sanctions.

AUGUST 11, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A crew member raises the Iranian flag on Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, previously named Grace 1, as it sits anchored after the Supreme Court of the British territory lifted its detention order, in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain, August 18, 2019.

Fire in Iran - Why are the Iran explosions happening now?

These actions inside Iran send a strong message to the Islamic Republic - that it is vulnerable.

JULY 25, 2020ByJPOST EDITORIAL
View of a damage building after a fire broke out at Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan, Iran, July 2, 2020.

Protesters force Nasrallah to shift course amid economic, health crises

Faced with mounting US sanctions, Hezbollah leader in troubled waters, experts say

JULY 14, 2020ByURI COHEN/THE MEDIA LINE
Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah ride in a vehicle decorated with Hezbollah and Lebanese flags and a picture of him, as part of a convoy in the southern village of Kfar Kila, Lebanon October 25, 2019

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.

JULY 11, 2020ByREUTERS
Workers of the state-oil company Pdvsa holding Iranian and Venezuelan flags greet during the arrival of the Iranian tanker ship "Fortune" at El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela May 25, 2020

US sanctions Iranian oil tankers delivering oil to Venezuela

President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to block Iran's energy trade and also bring down Maduro.

JUNE 25, 2020ByREUTERS
A Spanish Civil Guard boat sails past 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, southern Spain August 13, 2019

Bosnian gov’t stops illegal sale of nuclear-usage material to Iran

Illicit export slated to go through Turkish and Pakistani companies

MARCH 21, 2020ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Alumina plant

The Iran nuclear front: From deterioration to deadlock - analysis

Why did nothing come out of the European Union's meeting on Wednesday with Iran?

FEBRUARY 27, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Iranians shout slogans during a protest against President Donald Trump's decision to walk out of a 2015 nuclear deal, in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2018.

Iranian economy due to get slammed by FATF

Expected blow to come after new IAEA chief ramps up pressure

FEBRUARY 16, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The logo of the FATF (the Financial Action Task Force) is seen during a news conference after a plenary session at the OECD Headquarters in Paris

Amb. Ron Dermer praises Berkowitz appt for US special envoy post

"... what is important now is... stand up to Iran's aggression and continue ratcheting up the pressure until Iran abandoned its nuclear ambitions once and for all," says Dermer at Israel Embassy.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Ron Dermer

Iran tanker in Gibraltar can leave when ready, U.S. legal block looms

An Iranian tanker detained in Gibraltar for breaching EU sanctions could be allowed to leave on Friday, though a last minute U.S. legal bid to halt it could yet end up back in court

AUGUST 16, 2019ByREUTERS
THE NIMITZ-CLASS aircraft carrier ‘USS Abraham Lincoln’ transits the Strait of Gibraltar, entering the Mediterranean Sea in April