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US sanctions Iran's oil sector

Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.

US sanctions two Hezbollah officials

Nabil Qaouk and Hassan Al-Baghdadi sanctioned by US for being officials or leaders of Hezbollah, a US-designated terrorist organization.

UN arms embargo on Iran expires

Iranian Foreign Minister welcomes end of UN arms embargo on Iran, says it is a win for peace and security.

US targets 18 Iranian banks in latest round of sanctions

US slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system.

Health Minister warns:

No way around it, a properly built sukkah is a closed space

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana, Acting Police Superintendent Moti Cohen tour Tel Aviv.

US sanctions Iranian judge who sentenced wrestler to death

United States imposes sanctions on Iranian judge who sentenced a wrestler to death over his role in protests.

Russia dismisses US sanctions on Iran

Russia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month.

Rouhani declares victory over the US

Iranian President says UN Security Council's rejection of US bid to reimpose sanctions on Iran is a victory.

Watch: Trump announces new Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua sanctions

Pres. Trump announced new round of sanctions targeting the 'dictatorships' of Marxist S. American regimes, Cuba.

Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iran

Conference of Presidents welcomes US announcement of arms embargo on Iran.

Watch: Pompeo announces renewed Iran, Venezuela sanctions

Trump administration announced renewed sanctions against Iran & Venezuela.

Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'

Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry blasts Pompeo's comments regarding the restoration of sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

US sanctions Lebanon-based companies with ties to Hezbollah

US Treasury imposes sanctions on two Lebanon-based companies and man described as official with ties to Hezbollah.

Pompeo: New sanctions on Iran starting next week

Secretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.

Hezbollah allies denounce US sanctions

Political group allied with Hezbollah denounces US sanctions imposed against one of its senior members.

US sanctions 2 Lebanese politicians allied with Hezbollah

US Treasury sanctions two former Lebanese Cabinet ministers for providing material support to Hezbollah.

France criticizes US sanctions on ICC prosecutor

France says US sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor are a "serious attack".

Iran, world powers agree to work to preserve nuclear deal

Representatives of Iran and the world powers meet in Vienna for the first time since US initiated "snapback" mechanism.

UN Security Council rejects US request to restore Iran sanctions

President of UN Security Council rejects Trump administration’s demand to "snapback" sanctions imposed on Islamic Republic.

Iran: IAEA chief's visit has nothing to do with US 'snapback'

Iran insists this week's visit by head of UN’s atomic watchdog agency has nothing to do with US “snapback” push.

Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration

Iran's UN ambassador: Our reaction to Washington's attempts to reinstate sanctions will be proportionate to the state of affairs.

US: France and Britain are 'abdicating their duty' on Iran

US envoy for Iran: We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback of sanctions on Iran.

Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful

Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.

Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Germany, France and Britain say the US ceased to be a participant in Iran deal and as such cannot push for sanctions snapback mechanism.

Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Netanyahu: Responsible countries should support the US in seeking a real solution, one that will prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.

US officially asks UN to activate Iran 'snapback'

US initiates the restoration of UN sanctions on Iran lifted in 2013. Israel welcomes the move.

Pompeo vows to sanction countries which oppose Iran 'snapback'

Secretary of State says US will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any nation that opposes its effort to "snapback" sanctions on Iran.

Trump directs Pompeo to activate 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Pompeo to travel to New York on Thursday to seek a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.

US to UN: Activate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

US administration tells Israel it will submit request to UN for full reinstatement of sanctions on Iran lifted as part of nuclear deal.

Trump planning 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran

Trump will try a "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions after Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo.

Pompeo vows to act to extend Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State tells lawmakers that the US would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses.

Pompeo expands scope of sanctions against Iran

Secretary of State expands scope of metals sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs.

US imposes sanctions on Assad's son

Bashar Al Assad's eldest son among 14 Syrian officials placed under sanctions by the US government Wednesday.

Germany: Sanctions against Israel serve no constructive purpose

German parliament puts lid on possibility EU will impose sanctions on Israel for applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Dutch parliament calls for sanctions on Israel over sovereignty

Dutch parliament passes motion calling for government to prepare sanctions against Israel if it applies sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Iranian economy collapsing

Iranian deficit at 70%, as sales of crude oil drop sharply following US sanctions. 'We don't have any profits from crude oil.'

PA denounces US sanctions on ICC

PA “foreign ministry” denounces US threats against ICC after Trump imposes sanctions on the Court's employees.

France demands US backtrack on ICC sanctions

French Foreign Minister says US decision to impose sanctions on ICC employees is an attack on parties to Rome Statute.

ICC president: We're undeterred by threats

International Criminal Court: US sanctions "undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity".

Trump signs order imposing sanctions on ICC

US President orders sanctions against ICC for Afghanistan war crimes investigation, accuses court of 'politically persecuting Israel.'

Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctions

Iranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.

US plans to impose new sanctions on Hezbollah

US Ambassador to Lebanon says US will impose new sanctions against Hezbollah and possibly against supporters of the group.

US sanctions Iranian minister and other senior officials

Among those sanctioned is former Iranian intelligence chief who is suspected of involvement in attacks in Israel and Argentina.

Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says friendly countries should pressure US to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions.

Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran

Democratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.

Rouhani deplores US sanctions

Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.

Sanders: Lift sanctions on Iran to reduce human suffering

Democratic presidential hopeful again calls on administration to lift the sanctions on Iran as it fights the coronavirus.

Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.

Zarif: US sanctions have doubled our suffering from coronavirus

Iranian Foreign Minister again criticizes US sanctions on his country, calls on the world not to comply with them.

US renews restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program

State Department: As President Trump said earlier this year, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

With chaos in Iran, will the regime scapegoat Israel?

Arutz Sheva speaks with Gregg Roman, director of the Middle East Forum, about how Iran's coronavirus crisis may affect Israel and the US.

Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions on Iran amount to "medical terror", urges world to stop complying with them.

UN rights chief: Re-evaluate the sanctions on Iran

UN rights chief calls for sanctions imposed on countries like Iran to be "urgently re-evaluated" due to coronavirus pandemic.

Sanders: Lift the sanctions on Iran

Democratic presidential hopeful says US sanctions on Iran should be lifted in order to help it fight coronavirus.

US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companies

US adds host of Lebanese individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah-affiliated Martyrs Foundation to its terror blacklist.

Iran blacklisted by global dirty money watchdog

Financial Action Taskforce places Iran on its blacklist after it failed to comply with international anti-terrorism financing norms.

Five men accused in US of trying to trade in Iranian oil

Five men arrested and charged with trying to trade in Iranian oil in violation of US trade sanctions, could face 25 years in prison.

US sanctions head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization

US continues sanctioning Iran in the wake of its repeated violations of the 2015 deal with world powers.

Pompeo: If you help Iran, you will be sanctioned

Secretary of State clarifies Washington intends to continue its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.

Iran condemns latest US sanctions

Iran's Foreign Ministry says new US sanctions further reveal its "hostile" policy towards Iran.