Us sanctions on iran

Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz

The broadcaster alleged the ships attempted the journey to enter the Persian Gulf “without coordination with the security forces” at 12:35 am local time.

MAY 28, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026.

US sanctions Persian Gulf Strait Authority over IRGC links, warns ships against dealings with group

According to the Treasury Department, the authority was designated under counterterrorism sanctions authorities and was linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

MAY 28, 2026|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 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.

MARCH 21, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

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.

MARCH 20, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, GOLDIE KATZ

Why the courage to confront Iran matters

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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020ByEMILY SCHRADER

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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

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.

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