Us sanctions on iran

US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran oil trade, Hezbollah

The US has imposed waves of sanctions on Iran's oil exports over its nuclear program and funding of terrorist groups across the Middle East.

 Valve on an Iranian gas pipeline (illustrative)
 A number of new generation Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during Iran's National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran, Iran April 10, 2021

US issues new sanctions on individuals, entities from Iran, China for role in IRGC missile program

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

US Treasury chief meets with global banks on Iran oil sanctions

 Der Qader-Marschflugkörper ist während der jährlichen Militärparade in Teheran, Iran, am 21. September 2024 zu sehen.

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery


US imposes Iran-related sanctions on individuals, companies

The action freezes any US assets of those blacklisted and generally bars Americans from dealing with proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their supporters.

A woman walks in front of new murals of the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran November 2, 2019

US expected to impose new sanctions on Iran's financial sector - source

President Hassan Rouhani in June said his country was experiencing the toughest year because of US economic pressure and the coronavirus pandemic which has hit the Islamic Republic hard.

A woman walks in front of new murals of the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran November 2, 2019

Iranian president accuses US of 'savagery' after new sanctions

“With their illegal and inhuman sanctions, and terrorist actions, the Americans have inflicted 150 billion dollars of damage on the people of Iran,” Rouhani said.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani listens during a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018

Why the courage to confront Iran matters

The US is precisely right to take extreme action against Iran.

Members of the Iranian Army take part in the annual military drill, dubbed “Zolphaghar 99”, in the Gulf of Oman, Iran on September 7, 2020

What is the plan following US sanctions targeting Iran's missile program?

The US is putting in place sweeping measures to confront the Iranian nuclear program.

A display featuring missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is seen at Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran September 27, 2017

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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