U.S. Sanctions Four Members of Hezbollah
The United States slaps sanctions on four members of Hezbollah who planned attacks across the Middle East, including Israel.
The United States slaps sanctions on four members of Hezbollah who planned attacks across the Middle East, including Israel.
Iran’s new president will have to deal with an economy that is showing signs of foundering, according to the Washington Post.
"The House of Representatives has sent a clear message to Iran that international pressure will increase," says PM Netanyahu.
U.S. House votes 400-20 for a measure that would subject more Iranian goods and services to sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister urges the world to drop the sanctions on Iran.
Obama signs executive order, authorizing new sanctions targeting Iran's currency and automobile industry.
UN Security Council blacklists the Syrian group Al-Nusra Front, adds it to its global sanctions list because of its links to Al-Qaeda.
U.S. eases some of the sanctions on Iran in order to give Iranians access to Internet services and social media.
Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.
The United States says that both Iran and North Korea are trying to obtain high-tech materials linked to their nuclear programs.
Iran's Finance Minister says international pushed inflation above 30%, but stresses that nuclear program will continue.
Iran has reportedly offered to temporarily freeze uranium enrichment in exchange for eased sanctions.
Sanctions on Iran over are biting but need to be strengthened further, President Shimon Peres and French President Francois Hollande say.
Iran’s behavior poses the greatest risk to stability in the Middle East, warns Gen. James N. Mattis.
“This was a very difficult year for our economy,” Iranian President admits during a live television interview.
Iranian lawmaker rejects the Western proposal for Iran to close its Fordow nuclear facility in exchange for the relaxation of restrictions.
The West plans to offer to ease sanctions on Iran in return for Iranian steps to shut down the Fordow plant.
Western sanctions on Iran have contributed to a drop in its access to global sources of capital last year, says the U.S.
Iran’s rial has plummeted to an all-time low, dropping more than 21 percent drop over two weeks.
The White House says that Ahmadinejad's latest warnings on the state of Iran's economy, proved the "profound impact" of nuclear sanctions.
Iranians with serious illnesses have been put at risk by the unintended consequences of international sanctions, the Guardian reports.
An Iranian minister breaks ranks with Ahmadinejad, admits sanctions cut oil exports by 45 percent, but nuke program continues.
Iran is engaged in a "smart economic war" with Western powers, claims President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Canada adds Iran's Quds Force to a list of terrorist groups, says the elite special operations unit arms the Taliban, Hamas and others.
UN Security Council slaps sanctions on two Iranian firms accused of supplying arms to the Syrian government.
The U.S. Treasury Department targets seven companies and five individuals with ties to Iran's uranium-enrichment program.
The U.S. Senate unanimously approves sanctions targeting Iran's energy, shipping and port sectors.
Mohammad Reza Rahimi says Iran will overcome U.S.-led sanctions against the country.
Iran has suspended uranium enrichment in order to have Western-imposed sanctions lifted, reports Al Arabiya.
The head of Iran’s shipping company has admitted that Western sanctions are hurting the country’s shipping industry.
Humanitarian aid is part of the reason US exports to Iran rise as sanctions stiffen. Aid includes Coca-Cola, Kraft cheese – and popcorn.
Israel pressuring European countries to cancel an official visit by representatives of the European parliament to Iran.
Decision to shut down 19 Eutelsat channels draws Tehran's ire. Netanyahu commends new EU sanctions.
Foreign Minister hopes for "additional meaningful sanctions" on Iran at EU meet Monday.
EU reaches a preliminary deal on a broad package of new sanctions on Iran, targeting the energy, commerce, financial and transport sectors.
Iran's minister of economic affairs and finance warns that the West will “pay a price” for sanctions on his country.
The world should tighten the squeeze on Iran over its "mad" nuclear plans, Britain's defense secretary Philip Hammond says.
As Iran’s currency continues to drop, U.S. lawmakers are exploring possibilities for tougher sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Scuffles break out in central Tehran as citizens protest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value.
Iran will not back down on its nuclear program despite the Western sanctions,says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Ahmadinejad faces parliamentary questioning as sanctions help sink the “rial” currency by 20 percent in two days. Iranians running scared.
Netanyahu is totally correct: Sanctions won’t work, and Israel will not tell the US of plans to attack Iran, says Donald Rumsfeld.
Ahmadinejad calls for a total halt to crude oil exports, a move that could be economical suicide but cause worldwide depression.
Obama says “window is closing” on Iran but there still is time for diplomacy. He did not set a deadline, likely after November.
With regards to Israel and Iran, is ambiguity the policy in the United States?