sanctions

Iran vows to respond to American sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister condemns sanctions against his country after Trump signs them into law.

Trump signs Russia sanctions, but still denounces them

Trump signs bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, but says it “seriously flawed”.

United States sanctions Venezuela's Maduro

U.S. imposes sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calls him "dictator" after controversial election.

Putin to expel hundreds of American diplomats

Russian President orders United States to cut 755 diplomatic staff in Russia, in response to new sanctions against his country.

Trump says he will sign new Iran sanctions into law

Bill sanctions Iran for ballistic missile tests, human rights abuses, and terrorism, targets Russia and North Korea as well.

Pundit predicts 'devastating consequences' of Russia sanctions

US sanctions will 'drive Europe into the arms of the Russians and Chinese' and may lead to Russian arming of Iran, says columnist Spengler.

Iran vows 'strong answer' to American sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister blasts Senate's passing of bill imposing new sanctions on his country.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran

United States Treasury targets Iran's ballistic missile program, following Iran's test of satellite-launch rocket.

Senate approves sanctions on Russia and Iran

Senate votes nearly unanimously to slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite Trump's objection.

House approves sanctions on Iran, Russia and North Korea

U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation that imposes sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Trump has opposed the Russian part.

Congress to approve new sanctions on Russia and Iran

Congress poised to approve tough new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea this week after reaching compromise with the White House.

U.S. lawmakers seek increased sanctions on Hezbollah

Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation that would increase sanctions on Lebanon-based terror group.

Iranian General: "New Sanctions? US will pay the price"

Iran Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Ali Jafar threatened the United States, warning it now to impose sanctions.

Iran condemns 'contemptible' U.S. sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns new U.S. sanctions on Iranian individuals, says it will reciprocate the move.

Trump confirms Iran nuclear compliance but still sanctions

Cites Iran nuclear deal failure to contribute to Middle East stability.

Iranian general threatens American military bases

Iranian general says U.S. military bases will be in trouble if sanctions are imposed on the Revolutionary Guards.

U.S. proposes new UN sanctions on North Korea

Officials say Ambassador Haley aims to bring UN Security Council resolution on North Korea sanctions to a vote within weeks.

Russia plans to sanction the US

Kremlin Press Secretary says if US continues sanctions, Russia may apply some of its own because 'these things should be mutual.'

Conference of Presidents welcomes new sanctions on Iran

Conference of Presidents welcomes Senate's passing of a bill imposing new sanctions on Iran.

Senate passes sanctions bill on Iran, Russia

Bill punishing Russia for alleged election interference and Iran for ballistic missile program passes 98-2.

Senate votes in favor of sanctions on Russia

Senate votes in favor of bill barring Trump from unilaterally easing sanctions on Moscow.

Congress mulling more sanctions on Hezbollah

House Foreign Affairs Committee is considering enhancing sanctions targeting the Hezbollah terrorist group.

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles.

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

U.S. Treasury will increase sanctions pressure on Iran, Syria and North Korea.

Saudi Arabia, U.S. blacklist Hezbollah leader

Saudi Arabia and the United States blacklist Hashem Safieddine, president of Hezbollah's executive council.

State Department maintains Iran sanctions relief

United States renews waiver on nuclear-related sanctions that were suspended as part of the Iranian nuclear deal.

'Preparations for Trump's visit being neglected'

FM employees make good on threat and initiate sanctions, despite agreements reached regarding salaries. 'We want to see a signed document.'

House approves tougher sanctions on North Korea

House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves legislation to tighten sanctions on North Korea.

U.S. sanctions Syria following chemical weapons attack

Treasury sanctions employees of Syrian research center following chemical weapons attack in Idlib.

U.S. sanctions 11 North Koreans

Treasury sanctions 11 North Koreans and one North Korean company for their links to the country's weapons programs.

In role reversal, Iran and Hamas impose sanctions

Iran engages in tit for tat sanctions against US while Hamas imprisons its own people in retaliation against Israel.

Iranian bill would label CIA, US Army as terrorist groups

Iran announces sanctions against 15 US companies which do business with Israel in retaliation for US sanctions against Islamic Republic.

Senators call for tighter sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill imposing tighter sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile tests.

Trump mulling sanctions on North Korea

Trump administration considering sanctions aimed at cutting North Korea off from the global financial system.

Security Council condemns North Korea

Security Council unanimously condemns North Korea for attempts to evade sanctions.

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Security Council likely to vote on resolution sanctioning Syrian officials over chemical weapons attacks as early as next week.

Republican senators seek more sanctions on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham says Republicans will introduce legislation imposing more sanctions on Iran over its missile tests.

Iranian VP: Those who threaten us will lose

Iran’s Vice President responds to American sanctions, says those who threaten Iran will be the "ultimate losers".

'Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terror'

U.S. Defense Secretary blasts Iran following its latest ballistic missile test.

Defiant Iran holds military drill

Iran tests missile and radar systems in defiance of Trump's new sanctions.

Iran blasts American sanctions

Iran threatens to sanction American individuals in response to Trump's sanctions on Iran following ballistic missile test.

U.S. announces new sanctions on Iran

Treasury Department sanctions 25 individuals and companies connected to Iran's ballistic missile program following Iran's latest test.

Trump to sanction Iranian entities

United States expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities in response to Tehran's recent ballistic missile test.

Obama to ease sanctions against Sudan

Days before leaving office, the Obama administration to ease sanctions against Sudan in response to its "positive actions".

State Dept. adds 2 top Hezbollah officials to terrorist list

State Department lists as designated terrorists two Hezbollah officials, including the son of former top commander Mughniyeh.

Revealed:

Iran received more than $10 billion in cash and gold

Wall Street Journal reveals that Iran has received more than $10 billion in the form of cash and gold in the past three years.

Trump on Russia: Time to move on

President-elect reacts to Obama’s new sanctions against Russia, says the U.S. needs to “move on to bigger and better things”.

Washington blacklists alleged ISIS backer

Treasury announces sanctions against money exchanges in Iraq and Syria and an individual financier accused of funneling cash to ISIS.

Iran's foreign minister: Sanctions won't break us

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it's in the interest of the United States to remain committed to the nuclear deal.

Rouhani to Obama: Don't sign extension of sanctions

Iran's President demands that Obama not sign an extension of sanctions on his country, says he is "obliged" to let sanctions expire.

Iran threatens to resume its nuclear activities

Iran's parliament threatens to approve resumption of nuclear activities, in response to the United States extending its sanctions on Iran.

Trump reportedly mulling non-nuclear sanctions on Iran

Trump’s transition team reportedly examining options for imposing sanctions on Iran that would not technically breach the nuclear deal.

North Korea threatens 'countermeasures' following UN sanctions

North Korea warns it will take "tougher countermeasures for self-defense" following new UNSC sanctions on the country.

Senate unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

US Senate votes 99-0 to extend the Iran Sanctions Act by 10 years.

UN imposes toughest sanctions yet on North Korea

Security Council places a cap on North Korea's coal exports, in response to its ongoing nuclear tests.

Security Council to vote new North Korea sanctions

UN Security Council to vote on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on North Korea.

Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctions

Senior Iranian officials threaten Washington after House passes bill renewing the sanctions on the Islamic Republic for 10 years.

House extends Iran sanctions for 10 years

House of Representatives reauthorizes the Iran Sanctions Act for a period of 10 years.

Washington sanctions financiers of Hezbollah

Treasury Department imposes sanctions on four people and a firm believed to be financiers of Lebanon-based terrorist group.

Western countries considering sanctions over Aleppo bombing

United States, Britain and Western allies considering imposing sanctions against economic targets in Syria and Russia.