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.

A demonstrator protesting the deadly crackdown in Iran gathers outside the White House in Washington, DC on January 17, 2026.
Brig.-Gen. Amir Vahidi, the new IRGC deputy commander-in-chief.

Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy

An Iranian soldier holds an RPG on Quds Day, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2024

Iran’s shadow aviation network keeps weapons flowing under sanctions

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions


US puts sanctions on Iran morality police, accusing unit of abusing women

Public outrage in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death last week showed no sign of abating after days of protests in Tehran and other cities.

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

US Treasury sanctions companies involved with Iran Petrochemical

The US Treasury announced sanctions against UAE and HK-based companies accused of facilitating the sale and transfer of Iranian petrochemical products.

 Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, DC

Binance served crypto traders in Iran for years despite US sanctions

Crypto traders in Iran found trading with Binance for years despite US sanctions.

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US pressures Iran by targeting Chinese, UAE companies

The US Treasury Department said it had imposed penalties on companies in Hong Kong, Iran, and the UAE, as well as on a Chinese citizen and an Indian citizen.

 The United States Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, DC, US, August 30, 2020.

Can Israel get anything out of Iran-US deal on IRGC? - analysis

From Israel’s perspective, the deal seems to be an unmitigated disaster.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Lifting sanctions on Iran will finance terror against Israel - interview with Rep. Torres

“If we lift the sanctions, how are those dollars likely to be spent?" US Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) said in an interview.

 New Iranian "Kheibarshekan" missiles are seen in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on February 9, 2022.

Reaching a nuclear deal will benefit Iran’s economy, region

The Biden administration believes the time is running out for negotiations on reining in Iran's nuclear program.

 Fireworks are set off on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution around Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2022.

Iran insists Vienna talks not on nuclear issues days before meetings with US

Monday’s indirect talks between the United States and Iran, with the participation of major powers, aim at bringing the two countries into full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

DELEGATES WAIT for the start of talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna, Austria, last month.

Iran, Mossad, explosions, sanctions and China - 3 takeaways - analysis

Here are three takeaways from the latest developments regarding Iran.

 Flag of Iran in the Nishapur Railway Station square

US sanctions Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap NY-based journalist

The sanctions come after US prosecutors in July charged the four with plotting to kidnap the New York-based journalist who was critical of Tehran.

Masih Alinejad, 37, a Britain-based Iranian journalist, poses for a portrait in London October 8, 2013