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

Where does Trump's showdown with Tehran leave Iran's nuke program?

After months of hearing US President Donald Trump threaten to tear up the nuclear deal, Iran has escalated its threats at the US and the West in the past few days.

JANUARY 11, 2018ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Picture shows general view of Isfahan (UCF) nuclear power plant (UCF) 295 km from Tehran, March 2005

Iran holds pro-government rallies after 6th day of protests

At least 21 people have been killed during the unrest, including two members of the security forces.

JANUARY 3, 2018ByREUTERS

A image grab from the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) state television channel shows pro-government demonstrators in the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran

Will Trump succeed or fail vis-à-vis Iran? Europe will decide

If America’s determination to take action against Iran leads to rifts in US relations with Europe and the isolation of the US, the result will be an even more dangerous reality.

NOVEMBER 19, 2017ByMAJ.-GEN. (RET.) AMOS YADLIN, AVNER GOLOV

Republicans pull back on Iran deal legislation in setback for Trump

Democrats and Republicans both seem intent on satisfying Trump's appetite for action, cognizant that their failure to pass anything by the new year will likely incur his wrath and blame.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017ByMICHAEL WILNER

Missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran

Former Turkish minister wanted for violating Iran sanctions

Official charged with conspiring to use the US financial system to conduct hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of transactions on behalf of the Government of Iran.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017ByREUTERS