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US mulling additional sanctions against Iran

Trump administration official says government is considering targeting areas of Iran's economy that have not been hit before.

Iran oil imports to Japan cease as waiver expiration nears

Japan ends imports of Iranian oil for the second time.

Khamenei: We resisted the US sanctions

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the country successfully resisted the US sanctions.

Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.

Iran to sue US individuals involved in sanctions

President Rouhani says Tehran preparing lawsuit against US individuals involved with economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

Rouhani: US sanctions 'a terrorist act'

Iranian President again criticizes US sanctions against his country, says they amount to "a terrorist act".

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic war'

Iranian President describes US sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.

Rouhani: We will not surrender to the enemy

Iranian President says Iran will stand firm in the face of US pressure.

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.

Rouhani: We're facing unprecedented pressure

Iranian president admits Iran "facing the biggest pressure and economic sanctions in the past 40 years."

US sanctions Iranian airlines and fighters in Syria

Treasury sanctions two Iran-backed foreign fighter militias in Syria and two airlines that help send weapons to Syria.

Germany bans Iran's national airline

Iranian Transportation Minister announces Iran Air sanctioned by Germany days after ban on Iran's Mahan Air.

Germany sanctions Iranian airline

Germany bans Mahan Air which is identified with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

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Iran ignores warnings

Satellite images indicate Tehran preparing to launch satellite to space on missile despite UN restrictions on advanced missile development.

Iran's Supreme Leader: US leaders are 'first-class idiots'

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocks US leaders but also acknowledges US sanctions are pressuring Iran.

Russia blames US for Iranian presence near Israeli border

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister tells i24News deal to move Iranian military from Syrian border failed because of US oil sanctions.

EU sanctions Iranian intelligence unit

European Union freezes assets of an Iranian intelligence unit and two of its staff in response to its actions in Denmark and France.

US sanctions are destroying Iran's economy - critics were wrong

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

Iranian FM: We've perfected the art of evading sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions will have no impact on his country's policies.

US sanctions former Israeli general over South Sudan

Retired Israeli major general Israel Ziv among three sanctioned by US Treasury over their roles in South Sudan's civil war.

House backs bill targeting groups that use human shields

US House of Representatives approves bill that would target for sanctions Hezbollah and Hamas for using civilians as human shields.

US sanctions three North Korean officials

US imposes sanctions on three North Korean officials over country's human rights record. Among those sanctioned is Kim's right-hand man.

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'

Iranian President blasts US sanctions against his country, says they are designed to create panic.

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Iranian President appears to threaten to disrupt other countries’ oil shipments through the Gulf.

US urges Europe to sanction Iran

US special envoy for Iran calls on Europe to impose sanctions on Iran following its latest ballistic missile test.

Could Israel face international sanctions over OECD agreement?

MK Moshe Gafni refuses to allow OECD anti-corruption agreement to pass unless haredi charities protected from US tax law.

Iran blasts 'fruitless and senseless' US sanctions

Iran’s foreign ministry denounced US sanctions imposed following discovery of Iranian-Russian network that money to Hamas and Hezbollah.

The Russian-Iranian deal offered to Israel

Russia reportedly proposes that Iran be granted relief from some US sanctions in in return for the removal of its forces from Syria.

EU ministers could support sanctions on Iran

EU foreign ministers show cautious support for economic sanctions on Iran following its attack plots in France and Denmark.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

Ahead of first visit to Iran, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says nuclear deal "remains a vital component of stability".

Rouhani: The US will be defeated

Iranian President says US has chosen the wrong path in reimposing sanctions on his country.

US blacklists Nasrallah's son as a terrorist

State Department designates Jawad Nasrallah as a terrorist, imposes sanctions on him.

Iranian President: US sanctions have had no effect

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani downplays latest US sanctions, claims Washington had already practically reimposed them earlier.

Bolton: There will be even more sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser says two rounds of sanctions on Iran have been effective, and more are coming.

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.

Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate

Russian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.

Zarif blasts US sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister takes to YouTube to dismiss US sanctions, urges Washington to address the regional crises it has created.

Iran urges UN to act against US sanctions

Iran says new US sanctions are illegal, urges UN to hold Washington accountable.

Bolton: More sanctions on Iran are coming

National security adviser says administration is planning even more sanctions on Iran.

Netanyahu responds to new Iranian sanctions: A historic day

Netanyahu responds to the activation of the new wave of sanctions on Iran: "I thank President Trump on his brave and important decision"

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be the toughest ever

US Secretary of State pushes back against criticism from some conservatives that latest Iran sanctions do not go far enough.

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.

'Iran's economy has hit a new low'

Netanyahu thanks the US for slapping new sanctions on the Islamic Republic as new anti-Iran laws take effect.

Europe blasts US reimposition of Iran sanctions

France, Germany, Britain and the EU condemn US move to reimpose sanctions on Iran, say 2015 deal was essential for security.

US reimposes all sanctions on Iran

Trump administration reimposes all sanctions on Iran that were lifted under 2015 nuclear deal.

Pompeo: We will respond to Saudi journalist's murder

Secretary of State says it will take a "handful more weeks" before the US has enough evidence to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia.

Rouhani admits: We might face difficulties

Iranian President warns citizens they may face more difficulties as US sanctions go into effect.

Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran

Trump determines there's sufficient supply of petroleum from countries other than Iran to permit a reduction in purchases from Iran.

Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister shrugs off forthcoming US sanctions.

Trump signs new sanctions against Hezbollah

Trump signs Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act, which ramps sanctions against Lebanon-based terror group.

Zarif: US is out of control

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts latest US sanctions against his country, says Washington is addicted to sanctions.

Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'

Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts new US sanctions against the paramilitary Basij group, says they are an insult to international mechanisms.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran must deliver a slap and defeat America by defeating sanctions.

Giuliani: Iranian regime will be overthrown

Trump's lawyer suggests sanctions on Iran could lead to "successful revolution". State Department: He does not speak for the administration.

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Head of OPEC says Iran is still an important member of the oil cartel as US sanctions set to kick in.