News for Sanctions 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. Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctionsMohammad 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 IranUN rights chief calls for sanctions imposed on countries like Iran to be "urgently re-evaluated" due to coronavirus pandemic. Sanders: Lift the sanctions on IranDemocratic presidential hopeful says US sanctions on Iran should be lifted in order to help it fight coronavirus.US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companiesUS adds host of Lebanese individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah-affiliated Martyrs Foundation to its terror blacklist. Iran blacklisted by global dirty money watchdogFinancial 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 in violation of sanctionsFive 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 Atomic Energy Organization of IranUS continues sanctioning Iran in the wake of its repeated violations of the 2015 deal with world powers. Pompeo: If you facilitate Iran's activities, you will be sanctionedSecretary of State clarifies Washington intends to continue its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.Iran condemns latest US sanctionsIran's Foreign Ministry says new US sanctions further reveal its "hostile" policy towards Iran.Iranian commander downplays US sanctionsCommander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says new US sanctions are only "symbolic" and he is proud to be sanctioned. US sanctions Iran following attack on troops in IraqUS sanctions eight Iranian officials involved in ballistic missile attack on US troops in Iraq this week. Turkish bank fails to halt US prosecution for aiding IranFederal judge rejects request by Turkish Halkbank to put on hold a federal prosecution accusing it of helping Iran evade sanctions. Iran: Pompeo a 'loudspeaker for bullying'Iran livid after Pompeo announces new sanctions against two judges. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions billSenate Foreign Relations Committee passes legislation to impose sanctions on Turkey over S-400 purchase. US sanctions Iran's biggest airlineState Department announces new sanctions on Iran’s biggest airline and its shipping network.Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchaseTrump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system. 'Iran is biggest state supporter of terror organizations'Heads of Conference of Presidents denounce countries which joined mechanism aimed at circumventing Iran sanctions. US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy stormingSecretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions against nine aides to Khamenei.US sanctions Iran's construction sectorState Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs. US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and HezbollahForeign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression. House approves sanctions against TurkeyHouse of Representatives approves sanctions against Turkey over Syria operation. Minister Yisrael Katz: 'Time to continue to press Iran'Foreign Minister hosts US Treasurer, discusses tightening heavy economic pressure on Teheran regime.US charges Turkish bank with evading Iran sanctionsState-owned Halkbank accused in US of illegally moving about $20 billion worth of otherwise restricted Iranian funds. Trump to impose sanctions over Turkish action in SyriaUS to raise steel tariffs, end negotiations for $100 billion deal over Turkey's attack on the Kurds in Syria. US announces possible sanctions against TurkeyTreasury Secretary says Trump will sign executive order expanding administration's ability to impose sanctions on Turkish officials. Graham threatens Turkey with 'sanctions from hell'South Carolina Senator says Congress will impose devastating sanctions on Turkey if it launches operation in Syria. US top sanctions official to leave Trump administrationSigal Mandelker, the US Treasury Department’s top sanctions official, to take a job in the private sector. US sanctions Chinese firms for transporting oil from IranState Department: The Iranian regime must cease these destabilizing activities or face greater economic pressure and diplomatic isolation. |
