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US and Iran negotiating release of sanctioned Iranian funds

A potential agreement is taking shape that could see Iran release prisoners in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctioned funds.

US and Iran negotiating release of sanctioned Iranian funds

Republican senators propose:

Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups

Senators Todd Young and Marco Rubio reintroduce bill to impose sanctions on those that provide support to Hamas, Islamic Jihad and others.

Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups

Sanctions on terrorism:

US seizes Hezbollah-affiliated websites

US authorities seize over a dozen website domains used by sanctioned associates, businesses, and charities of Hezbollah.

US seizes Hezbollah-affiliated websites

Canada urged to streamline and toughen sanctions legislation

B'nai Brith calls for consistent and transparent use of Canada's Magnitsky Law to hold global violators of human rights accountable.

Canada urged to streamline and toughen sanctions legislation

US House reps introduce bill to make Iran sanctions permanent

Measure would remove sunset clause from main tool in US law used to enact sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions and support of terror.

US House reps introduce bill to make Iran sanctions permanent

US sanctions Iran for detaining Americans

Russiaโ€™s Federal Security Service also sanctioned for holding Americans unjustly captive.

US sanctions Iran for detaining Americans

Lebanese-Belgian faces charges in US over Hezbollah support

Man accused by US of financing Hezbollah extradited from Romania, faces sanctions evasion and money laundering charges.

Lebanese-Belgian faces charges in US over Hezbollah support

Over protest crackdown:

US sanctions senior Iranian officials

US Treasury sanctions four senior Iranian law enforcement and military officials involved in crushing anti-government protests.

US sanctions senior Iranian officials

As Iran alienated the West, Persian rug exports plummeted

Once thriving billion dollar industry reduced to nearly zero after decades of rogue actions by Iranian regime.

As Iran alienated the West, Persian rug exports plummeted

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran

Chinese drone manufacturer denies report it markets its products to Iran in violation of US sanctions.

World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran

Intl Court rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Hague Court rules it does not have jurisdiction to force US to return funds seized to compensate victims of 1983 bombing.

Intl Court rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

US Treasury Secretary:

'US looking at ways to strengthen Iran sanctions'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledges sanctions had not resulted in behavioral or policy changes Washington desires from Tehran.

'US looking at ways to strengthen Iran sanctions'

US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones

Four firms and three people sanctioned for allegedly buying equipment to be used for Iranโ€™s drone and weapons programs.

US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones

Ukraine war enters 2nd year:

New sanctions to 'degrade Russiaโ€™s ability to fuel aggression'

On one-year anniversary of Ukraine war, Biden admin hits hard at Russia's ability to wage war with host of new sanctions.

New sanctions to 'degrade Russiaโ€™s ability to fuel aggression'

AJC urges US to list Russiaโ€™s Wagner Group as terrorist entity

As Ukraine war enters second year, US Congress called on to add private mercenary group to terror list for atrocities against civilians.

AJC urges US to list Russiaโ€™s Wagner Group as terrorist entity

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen tells i24NEWS: Iran is like a cancer. It is a threat to the stability of the entire world.

'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'

White House warns:

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

US sanctions Lebanese economist over Hezbollah support

US Treasury announces sanctions against economist and money exchanger Hassan Moukalled due to financial activities in support of Hezbollah.

US sanctions Lebanese economist over Hezbollah support

EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate

EU will impose new sanctions on 37 Iranian officials and organizations, but will stop short for now of blacklisting the Revolutionary Guard.

EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate

US to list Russiaโ€™s Wagner Group as โ€˜transnational criminal orgโ€™

US Treasury to impose additional sanctions on mercenary group operating in Ukraine, along with its international network.

US to list Russiaโ€™s Wagner Group as โ€˜transnational criminal orgโ€™

US bill would sanction financial backers of Hamas

The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act was passed by the previous Congress but later removed by the Senate.

US bill would sanction financial backers of Hamas

Israeli teachers' union threatens to launch new strike

Teachers Association chairman Ran Erez sent a letter to staff at post-elementary educational institutions in which he threatened sanctions.

Israeli teachers' union threatens to launch new strike

100 EU lawmakers sign letter urging tougher response to Iran

Parliamentarians call on EU foreign affairs chief to enact stronger measures to deter Iran's ongoing violations against its own people.

100 EU lawmakers sign letter urging tougher response to Iran

State Department spokesperson:

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

PA blasts Smotrich:

'Offsetting PA funds for victims of terrorism is extortion'

PA cabinet leader: The "Palestinian people" and its leadership will not deviate from the fight for the realization of their rights.

'Offsetting PA funds for victims of terrorism is extortion'

Report:

New sanctions spell trouble for PA

A source in the Palestinian Authority says that Abbas won't rush to send security forces to operate if the sanctions continue.

New sanctions spell trouble for PA

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

Iran has been accused of sending drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

Palestinian Authority:

'Israeli sanctions won't stop us from fighting the occupation'

PA "foreign ministry" condemns sanctions imposed on it by Israel in response to its anti-Israel bid at the UN.

'Israeli sanctions won't stop us from fighting the occupation'

Bโ€™nai Brith calls for criminal sanctions against IRGC leaders

Bโ€™nai Brith Canada drops lawsuit against Canadian gov after it lists IRCG as terror group, but urges further sanctions against individuals.

Bโ€™nai Brith calls for criminal sanctions against IRGC leaders

Iran replaces central bank chief as rial plunges

Iran replaces the head of its central bank, after its currency shed nearly a third of its value in two months.

Iran replaces central bank chief as rial plunges

Arizona:

Governor-elect seeks sanctions against her GOP challenger

Arizona Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs files for sanctions against Republican challenger Kari Lake.

Governor-elect seeks sanctions against her GOP challenger

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran

EU foreign ministers sanction Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia.

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran

US sanctions Erdogan ally over sales of Iranian oil

Biden administration sanctions Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan for facilitating sale of oil for IRGC.

US sanctions Erdogan ally over sales of Iranian oil

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

The sanctions target a technology company that developed components of drones.

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

US sanctions individuals and companies over Hezbollah support

Treasury announces sanctions against two individuals and two companies based in Lebanon for providing financial services to Hezbollah.

US sanctions individuals and companies over Hezbollah support

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

The sanctions target three officials in Iranโ€™s Kurdish region, where dozens of protesters have reportedly been killed in the past week.

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

US sanctions Iranian firms providing drones to Russia

New sanctions target Iranian aviation companies involved in manufacturing and shipping of drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

US sanctions Iranian firms providing drones to Russia

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force and company making drones provided to Russia also sanctioned.

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

German Chancellor:

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasts Iranian government for crackdown on protests, warns more EU sanctions are coming.

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

German Chancellor:

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

12 charged by US for sending military tech to Russia

Two European companies also charged for scheme to illegally send sensitive US technology to Russia.

12 charged by US for sending military tech to Russia

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says more than 10,000 members of the IRGC leadership will be inadmissible to Canada forever.

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

US sanctions seven Iranian officials over protest crackdown

Sanctions target Interior Minister, Communications Minister and five senior security officials.

US sanctions seven Iranian officials over protest crackdown

Canada:

Jewish org praises sanction on Iran for human rights violations

Abraham Global Peace Initiative applauds step but urges government to add Revolutionary Guard Corps to list of terrorist entities.

Jewish org praises sanction on Iran for human rights violations

France pushing for sanctions against senior Iranian officials

French Foreign Minister says France pushing for EU to hold Iranian officials responsible over crackdown on protesters.

France pushing for sanctions against senior Iranian officials

US announces sanctions on Russia for Ukraine annexation

White House sanctions Russia and Belarus for annexation of four occupied regions in Ukraine.

US announces sanctions on Russia for Ukraine annexation

Canada urged to enact Iran sanctions for downing of Flight PS752

With the 1,000 day anniversary approaching of Iran's shooting down of Ukraine Airlines flight, B'nai Brith calls for additional sanctions.

Canada urged to enact Iran sanctions for downing of Flight PS752

US sanctions firms involved in shipping Iranian oil

The move is the latest attempt by Washington to bring Tehran back to negotiations on a return to 2015 nuclear deal.

US sanctions firms involved in shipping Iranian oil

US places sanctions on Iranโ€™s morality police

Treasury Department announces sanctions following death of Iranian woman in police custody accused of 'improper hijab.'

US places sanctions on Iranโ€™s morality police

Israel's ambassador to UN:

'Only a credible military threat will stop Iran going nuclear'

Sanctions alone aren't enough, says Gilad Erdan, referencing Iranian President Raisi.

'Only a credible military threat will stop Iran going nuclear'

US Treasury sanctions producers of Iranian drones sent to Russia

Producers and manufacturers of drones to be subjected to sanctions and asset blocking in the United States.

US Treasury sanctions producers of Iranian drones sent to Russia

Iran:

'Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions'

Iranian parliament committee says US sanctions must be removed in a way that safeguards Iran's economic interests.

'Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions'

Report: Illegal Iranian oil sales surging during Biden admin

Iran has sold over $40 billion of illegal oil to China and other rogue regimes during the time Biden has been in office.

Report: Illegal Iranian oil sales surging during Biden admin

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

US imposes sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

Iran is already out of control

Dealing with the Iranian threat will only succeed if the regime senses the threat of a military strike or a popular overthrow. Op-ed.

Iran is already out of control

Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticizes US for imposing new sanctions on petrochemical producers in the Islamic Republic.

Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions