Iran sanctions

IRGC tightening grip as Iran faces economic collapse, internal rift – report

The report describes what it calls the most significant political upheaval in Iran since the 1979 revolution, driven by a convergence of war, economic crisis, and a growing leadership vacuum.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks on as parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026; illustrative.
The silhouette of an oil and chemical tanker off the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer at sunset, in Martigues, France, March 20, 2026.

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

Container ship Valili carrying Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) cargo is seen in the waters of Singapore Strait off Sentosa island February 6, 2012; illustrative.

Iranian ships leave Chinese port with suspected missile fuel during war - report

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, EU sanction Iran over rights violations, censorship

This means a freeze on any assets they hold inside the EU and a ban on travel to the bloc. EU companies are also banned from making funds available to those under sanctions.

 Ayatolla Ali Hosseini Khamenei and IRGC commander Ali Fadavi

Russia and Iran conspire to weaken US dollar in joint meeting

Iranian media reported that Moscow expressed readiness to invest in Iran's steel, oil and petrochemical industries.

 Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani meets with Russia's Presidential Aide Igor Levitin in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023.

US Treasury: Iran's actions not impacted by sanctions to the extent US would like

The US recently targeted Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle industry over its supply of drones to Russia.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on President Biden's proposed budget request for the Department of the Treasury for fiscal year 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, March 22, 2023.

Iran says oil exports hit highest level since reimposition of US sanctions - Tasnim

After US sanctions were imposed on Iran in 2018, Iranian exports have taken significant hits worldwide.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration taken March 25, 2022.

Iran willing to risk worse US sanctions over Russian drone factory - analysis

Iran's arming of Russia crossed a red line and Tehran appears to believe it cannot go back - instead it's increasing its cooperation with Moscow.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

US, France condemn Iran's execution of alleged spy, UK issues sanctions

The Iranian foreign ministry announced it has summoned the UK ambassador over what it called London's "meddling in Iran's national security realm."

 Alireza Akbari, Iran's former deputy defence minister, speaks during an interview with Khabaronline in Tehran, Iran, in this undated picture obtained on January 12, 2023.

US sanctions against Iran violate Iranian people's rights - UN experts

“The sanctions not only prevent the Iranian government from addressing them effectively; they contribute to making the challenges worse,” experts at the United Nations said.

A general view of Tehran city following the increase in air pollution in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2021.

EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund

EU leaders gathered to discuss a new wave of sanctions on Iran and Russia, in addition to renewing finances for Ukraine's weaponry needs.

 EU leaders hold summit on Russian oil sanctions, in Brussels

EU imposes sanctions on 29 individuals and three organizations in Iran

As the Iranian regime faces massive protests, Europe is expanding the sanctions against the Iranians who took part in human rights violations, including members of the squad that arrested Mahsa Amini

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.

Raisi: US sanctions, military failed, so it sows civil unrest in Iran

Raisi spoke at time when protests ignited by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality policy have turned into one of the boldest challenges to the regime.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Cica Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 13, 2022.