 Report: Trump planning string of Iran sanctions before Biden takes officeAxios report: Trump administration pushing plan to slap a long string of sanctions on Iran in 10 weeks left until Joe Biden’s inauguration. Lebanese President demands proof of former FM's corruptionLebanon's President, Michel Aoun, responds to US announcement of sanctions against his son-in-law and ex-cabinet minister Gebran Bassil. US sanctions former Lebanese minister over ties with HezbollahUS sanctions Gebran Bassil, leader of Lebanon’s biggest Christian political bloc. Hezbollah condemns the move. Iran: 'Whoever wins the US election is of no significance to us'Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tells politicians: "We want respect instead of sanctions. If so, the situation will be different." Oil prices rise along with Trump's chances of winningTighter sanctions against Iran & Venezuela boosted oil prices. If Biden wins, all that could change. US imposes new sanctions against IranTreasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.US sanctions Iran's oil sectorTrump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force. US sanctions two Hezbollah officialsNabil 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 expiresIranian 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 sanctionsUS slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system. No way around it, a properly constructed sukkah is a closed spaceHealth Minister Yuli Edelstein, Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana, Acting Police Superintendent Moti Cohen tour Tel Aviv. US sanctions Iranian judge who sentenced wrestler to deathUnited States imposes sanctions on Iranian judge who sentenced a wrestler to death over his role in protests. Russia dismisses US sanctions on IranRussia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month. Rouhani declares victory over the USIranian 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 sanctionsPres. Trump announced new round of sanctions targeting the 'dictatorships' of Marxist S. American regimes, Cuba. Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on IranConference of Presidents welcomes US announcement of arms embargo on Iran. Watch: Pompeo announces renewed Iran, Venezuela sanctionsTrump 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 HezbollahUS Treasury imposes sanctions on two Lebanon-based companies and man described as official with ties to Hezbollah.Pompeo: We'll enforce new sanctions on Iran starting next weekSecretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.Hezbollah allies denounce US sanctionsPolitical group allied with Hezbollah denounces US sanctions imposed against one of its senior members.US sanctions 2 Lebanese politicians who are allied with HezbollahUS Treasury sanctions two former Lebanese Cabinet ministers for providing material support to Hezbollah. France criticizes US sanctions on ICC prosecutorFrance says US sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor are a "serious attack". Iran, world powers agree to work to preserve nuclear dealRepresentatives 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 sanctionsPresident 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 restoration of sanctionsIran'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 IranUS envoy for Iran: We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback of sanctions on Iran. Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawfulIranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior. Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctionsGermany, 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 sanctionsNetanyahu: 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 sanctionsPompeo to travel to New York on Thursday to seek a return of all UN sanctions on Iran. US to UN: Activate 'snapback' sanctions on IranUS 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 IranTrump will try a "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions after Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo.Pompeo: We'll take the necessary action to extend Iran arms embargoSecretary 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 IranSecretary of State expands scope of metals sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs. US imposes sanctions on Assad's sonBashar Al Assad's eldest son among 14 Syrian officials placed under sanctions by the US government Wednesday. Germany: Sanctions against Israel serve no constructive purposeGerman 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 if sovereignty is appliedDutch parliament passes motion calling for government to prepare sanctions against Israel if it applies sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Iranian economy collapsing due to US sanctions and coronavirusIranian 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 ICCPA “foreign ministry” denounces US threats against ICC after Trump imposes sanctions on the Court's employees. France demands US backtrack on ICC sanctionsFrench 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 threatsInternational Criminal Court: US sanctions "undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity". Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal CourtUS President orders sanctions against ICC for Afghanistan war crimes investigation, accuses court of 'politically persecuting Israel.'Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctionsIranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.US plans to impose new sanctions on HezbollahUS 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 officialsAmong 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 sanctionsIranian 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 due to coronavirus pandemicDemocratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.Rouhani deplores US sanctions amid coronavirus outbreakIranian 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 sufferingDemocratic presidential hopeful again calls on administration to lift the sanctions on Iran as it fights the coronavirus. Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on IranSecretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.Zarif: US sanctions have doubled Iran's suffering from coronavirusIranian 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 programState Department: As President Trump said earlier this year, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. As the Iranian regime struggles to manage coronavirus crisis, will it target 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. |
