Sanctions against iran

US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership

The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.
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How the IRGC's shadow economy keeps Iran's nuclear program alive - analysis

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026.

Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list

A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026.

US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies


Iran's 'shadow fleet' hit with additional sanctions from US Treasury

These actions followed multiple executive orders targeting Iranian oil sector sales, following a presidential memorandum to put maximum pressure on Iran.

 The Iranian ship Khark at an undisclosed location in Iran, September 10,2020.

Trump imposes sanctions on Iranian trade for 'maximum pressure campaign'

The sanctions were being done to "stem the flow of revenue the regime uses to fund destabilizing activities."

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) attend a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025.

Iran weighs response to Trump's maximum pressure, risking economic turmoil - analysis

Tehran is wary of Trump's new sanctions, and it risks seeing its economy be battered - but does not want to be seen to buckle.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israel banner with a picture of Iranian missiles on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

US issues fresh Iran, Russia sanctions over election interference, Treasury Dept says

The US Treasury said that both countries targeted the US 2024 presidential election and 'sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns.'

 ‘A MONSTER’ – Members of the IRGC attend a ground forces military drill in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran in 2022.

Iranian Rial hits record low as economic woes mount

The rial’s stronger value in 2015 during Iran’s nuclear deal, when it traded at 32,000 to the dollar, contrasts sharply with today’s conditions.

Bullets and Iranian Rial bills are seen placed over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel

The European Union also agreed to impose sanctions on seven people and seven organizations, including airline Iran Air, for their links to Iranian transfers of ballistic missiles to Russia.

 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks at an Iranian drone during his visit to the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023.

US slaps sanctions on network accused of moving billions for Iran's IRGC

The US, following the implementation of sanctions, said that the action targets Iran's vast shadow banking system used to support Iran's military.

 Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023.

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.