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Economic pressure could lead to Iranian collapse

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz believes US determined to 'dry up' Tehran regime to force it to abandon nuclear program.

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions Malaysia-based sales agent for Mahan Air, Iranian airline already under sanctions.

Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran

French shipping group CMA CGM announces it is pulling out of Iran following U.S. sanctions on companies operating in the country.

Trump Admin will not hesitate to punish Iran sanctions violators

State Department official says US will take action against any company which violates sanctions against Iran.

Report: India to stop importing oil from Iran

Indian government warns national oil refiners to 'prepare for drastic reduction of zero' Iranian oil imports as US sanctions loom.

Haley advises India to 'rethink' relations with Iran

American UN Ambassador urges India to reconsider its ties to Iran as fresh U.S. sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil loom.

US demands: Don't import Iranian oil after November

US State Department pushes allies to end imports of Iranian crude oil, plans talks to ensure global supply doesn't suffer.

French carmaker Renault to remain in Iran despite sanctions

CEO of Renault says company will maintain its presence in Iran while taking measures to avoid penalties for breaching U.S. sanctions.

U.S. targets airlines in latest Iran sanctions

Treasury targets four Iranian airlines in latest round of sanctions on Islamic Republic.

Iranian commander threatens Pompeo

Iranian military commander says Iranians will punch Secretary of State in the mouth after he threatened Iran with unprecedented sanctions.

U.S. sanctions Hezbollah financier

Treasury sanctions one of the financiers of Hezbollah, its representative to Iran, and five entities based in Europe.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Nasrallah

United States and its Gulf partners sanction Hezbollah leadership, including Nasrallah and his deputy.

U.S. sanctions Iranian individuals and companies

Treasury sanctions six individuals and three companies which funneled millions of dollars to Revolutionary Guards.

Trump inclined to scrap Iran deal, say officials

European officials say Trump inclined to leave the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions.

Likud minister:

'Restore the sanctions on Iran'

Social Equality Minister says Iran is trying to build military bases in Syria and Israel will not allow it.

EU fails to agree on new Iran sanctions

EU officials meeting in Luxembourg fail to agree on new sanctions against Iran that could persuade Trump not to quit nuclear deal.

Report: Trump halts sanctions on Russia

Officials say Trump halted plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia in response to its continued support of the Assad regime.

Haley Warns:

US to hit Russia with sanctions over support for Assad

Nikki Haley says US knocked Syrian chemical weapons program 'back years' - but isn't interested in toppling Assad.

UN approves new North Korea-related sanctions

UN Security Council blacklists ships, companies and a businessman for helping North Korea circumvent sanctions.

EU countries not persuaded to back Iran sanctions

France, Britain and Germany struggling to persuade their EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran, say diplomats.

EU discussing new sanctions on Iran

France, Britain and Germany trying to persuade EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran to preserve 2015 deal.

U.S. sanctions Iranians over hacking

United States sanctions 10 Iranians and an Iranian company for alleged hacking of hundreds of universities in the U.S. and abroad.

EU mulling new Iran sanctions

Britain, France and Germany weighing fresh EU sanctions on Iran in a bid to persuade Trump to remain in nuclear deal.

House lawmakers introduce new sanctions on Iran

Congressmen Ed Royce and Eliot Engel introduce new bill that would sanction companies and entities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

China angry over sanctions on North Korea

China reacts angrily to new U.S. sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on North Korea.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on North Korea

United States imposes largest package of sanctions against North Korea.

US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 million

Study on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah

United States sanctions six individuals and seven businesses with alleged links to one of Hezbollah's top financiers.

Hamas 'undeterred' by US terror designation

Terror group blasts US decision to impose sanctions on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as 'failed attempt to pressure the resistance.'

US adds Hamas leader to list of global terrorists

US government imposes sanctions on terror leader Ismail Haniyeh. Secretary of State: 'An important step in denying resources for terror.'

U.S. sanctions North Korean companies

United States slaps new sanctions on North Korean and Chinese firms and individuals which support the North's nuclear weapons program.

Trump extends Iran sanctions relief

Trump to extend waivers on Iran nuclear sanctions for the last time, officials say.

Report: Trump to extend Iran sanctions relief

Bloomberg reporter tweets that Trump will announce an extension of sanctions relief granted to Iran under 2015 deal.

Will Trump extend Iran sanctions relief?

Officials say Trump is expected to extend relief from economic sanctions to Iran as part of 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump to decide on Iran sanctions by Friday

Trump administration expected to make decision on whether to continue to waive sanctions on Iran as agreed upon under 2015 nuclear deal.

U.S. sanctions North Korean officials

Treasury announces sanctions on two North Korean officials behind their country’s ballistic missile program.

Security Council slaps new sanctions on North Korea

UN Security Council restricts oil supplies vital for North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.

American Treasury unveils new sanctions on North Korea

New economic sanctions on North Korean shipping and Chinese traders come after Trump declares North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism.

North Korea bans drinking, singing

North Korea steps up repression of own citizens as US declares rogue regime a state sponsor of terror.

Trump: China upping sanctions on North Korea

President Trump says Chinese President told him he plans to institute more sanctions against North Korea.

Jewish leaders welcome sanctions on Iran, Hezbollah

Conference of Presidents leaders praise House of Representatives for approving new sanctions on Hezbollah and Iran.

U.S. sanctions target North Korea's human rights abuses

United States blacklists individuals and organizations involved in security and forced labor policies in North Korea.

Hezbollah: U.S. interfering in Lebanese affairs

Hezbollah denounces new U.S. sanctions against it, says they are an "aggression" against Lebanon.

House approves new sanctions on Iran

U.S. House of Representatives approves legislation expanding sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and support for Hezbollah.

'UNHCR Rapporteur abuses his position to attack Israel'

Israeli Ambassador the UN Danny Danon slams Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur for calling for sanctions against Israel.

House approves sanctions on Hezbollah

House of Representatives backs sanctions on Hezbollah as part of effort to take tough line against its chief backer, Iran.

Iran warns again:

'All options on table if US sanctions Revolutionary Guards'

Iran issues third threat in 3 days against US plans to name Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

U.S. announces tighter financial sanctions on Russia

United States Treasury announces sanctions on Russian banks and energy firms due to Moscow's continued interference in Ukraine.

U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions on North Korea

United States imposes sanctions on eight North Korean banks and 26 executives.

Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran

11 companies and individuals involved with cyber attacks on US and Iran's revolutionary guards targeted in new sanctions.

North Korea: We will reduce America to 'ashes and darkness'

North Korea calls to disband 'useless' United Nations, threatens Japan and the US.

North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programs

North Korea says it will accelerate its weapons programs in response to the sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council.

Trump: North Korea sanctions just a very small step

Trump says latest UN sanctions on North Korea are nothing compared to what would have to happen to deal with the country’s nuclear program.

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously approves new sanctions banning textile exports and restricting shipments of oil products to North Korea.

United States seeks harsh sanctions on North Korea

U.S. demands that UN impose oil embargo on North Korea and freeze the foreign assets of its leader Kim Jong-Un.

Merkel and Trump urge tougher sanctions on North Korea

German Chancellor and U.S. President urge UN to quickly agree on tougher sanctions following North Korea’s latest nuclear test.

North Korea vows 'thousand-fold revenge' for sanctions

North Korea vows to bolster its nuclear arsenal after UN approves new sanctions against it.

Haley to North Korea: We're not playing anymore

U.S. Ambassador to the UN welcomes new sanctions on North Korea, says they send a message to Pyongyang.

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously backs resolution significantly strengthening sanctions on North Korea.

UN to vote on tougher North Korea sanctions

United States presents UN Security Council with draft resolution banning exports from North Korea.