sanctions

Iran Claims Sanctions Already Lifting - Starting with SWIFT

Official news says SWIFT banking ban against Iranian banks already being lifted, even though nuclear negotiations are not concluded.

Iran’s Nuclear Export Agreement

Sanctions may be the best and only weapon left to the West.

Iranian Media Outlines Nuclear Deal - And It's Very Bad Indeed

Expected deal to immediately lift all sanctions, arms embargoes against Iran and close UN files on Iranian nuclear program.

Security Official: Don't Count on Congress to Dump Iran Deal

Israelis should not put too much hope in the possibility of an Iran nuclear deal not being approved by Congress, an Israeli official said.

Putin Calls for Removal of Sanctions on Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the sanctions on Iran should be lifted as soon as possible after a deal is reached with the West.

Iran Talks Reach Critical Date

Iran and world powers must crank out deal by end of Thursday or else US Congress will double amount of time to review any final accord.

Iran Receives 13 Tons of Gold in Sanctions Relief

Repatriated gold bullion brings interim deal relief total to $12 billion, as sanctions regime fails in stopping nuclear aspirations.

Senators Trying to Impose Sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan effort in Congress before nuclear deal deadline seeks to extend sanctions and not allow US to 'unilaterally disarm.'

Former South African President Rejects Sanctions Against Israel

Former South African president F.W. de Klerk says sanctions against Israel would be "counterproductive".

Rouhani Accuses Critics of Belittling Sanctions

Iranian President hits out at critics of his drive for a nuclear deal with major powers.

Washington Sanctions Three Key Members of Hezbollah

United States Treasury sanctions three Lebanese men who are part of "key Hezbollah support network."

UN Report: Countries Hiding Iran's Sanctions Violations

UN monitors say governments are not reporting new incidents of Iran violating Security Council sanctions.

US Diplomats Reveal EU Sanctions Assault After Iran Deal

Senior diplomats expose EU sanctions list all ready to force Israel into 'peace talk' concessions; Obama is threatening to let it happen.

EU Extends Sanctions Against Assad Regime

EU extends measures against supporters of President Bashar Al-Assad for another year, adds senior Syrian military official to list.

Iran Says it Will Become an 'Energy Player' After Agreement

Government officials in Iran say a nuclear agreement will allow the country to become the number one energy player in the Middle East.

Senate Rejects Tying of Sanctions Relief for Iran with Terror

United States Senate rejects effort to tie sanctions relief for Iran with a verification that Tehran is not supporting acts of terrorism.

Wendy Sherman: 'Hold Your Horses' Before Trading with Iran

Chief American negotiator urges India and other buyers of Iranian oil to hold off until final deal is signed.

United States Sanctions 2 Top Houthis

Treasury Department places two top figures in Yemen's Houthi rebellion on its sanctions blacklist.

Rouhani Reiterates: No Deal Unless Sanctions Immediately Lifted

Iran will not sign off on its nuclear deal unless all sanctions against it are lifted on the same day, Iranian president insists.

Ya'alon: No Iran Deal Would Be Better Than What We Got

In an interview with the Washington Post, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon argues West could have done much better on the Iran deal.

Obama Advisor: Iran Will Not Be Able to Manufacture Nuclear Bomb

Speaking on Israeli networks, security adviser Ben Rhodes says US will consider all action - including military - if Iran violates deal.

Boehner: Iran Deal an 'Alarming Departure' from Obama's Goals

House Speaker says Congress must fully review the framework deal with Iran before any sanctions are lifted.

Concern Over Iran Sanctions After Menendez Charged

Whatever the fate of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, the charges he faces could stymie attempts to impose new sanctions on Iran.

Senate Votes for Amendment Making it Easier to Sanction Iran

Amendment to budget bill would establish a fund to cover the cost of imposing sanctions if Iran violates nuclear agreement.

Senate to Vote on Iran Sanctions Bill if No Deal is Reached

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on Iran if negotiators miss this month's deadline.

EU Planning Sanctions on Israel for 'Polarizing Jerusalem'

Leaked EU report blames Israel's "settlement activity" for the situation in Jerusalem, recommends sanctions.

Rouhani: The Pressure from Sanctions is Over

Iran begins producing more natural gas from field shared with Qatar, which President Rouhani says is proof Western sanctions didn't work.

Obama Administration Expects UN to Approve Deal with Iran

State Department says UN would probably endorse final deal with Iran, denies talks on removing sanctions are taking place.

Officials: World Powers Considering Lifting Iran Sanctions

Major world powers have quietly begun talks on a UN resolution to lift sanctions on Iran if a nuclear agreement is struck.

Khamenei: Iran Shall Have its Sanctions Revenge

One day, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, the tables will be turned - and Iran will be imposing sanctions.

EU Ready to Strike Israel with Sanctions One Day After Elections

Report: EU countries behind sanctions against Israel scheduled against right-wing gov't, will push for full withdrawal from Judea-Samaria.

Senate Committee Votes to Advance Iran Sanctions Bill

Senate Banking Committee votes in favor of advancing a bill toughening sanctions on Iran. Vote in full Senate not expected till March.

Livni Blames Bibi for Senators Postponing Iran Sanctions Vote

Livni claims that Netanyahu's Congress speech led to ten senators deciding to postpone a bill on new Iran sanctions.

Victory for Obama? Senators to Postpone Vote on Iran Sanctions

A group of 10 Senate Democrats tell Obama they will not vote for new sanctions against Iran on the Senate floor until late March.

Top European Diplomats Speak Out Against Iran Sanctions

A group of top European diplomats warn that imposing new sanctions on Iran at this time "would jeopardize our efforts".

Senator Menendez: Iran is Stalling, Impose New Sanctions

Democratic Senator calls for new sanctions on Iran even after Obama promised to veto them in State of the Union.

Senators Unveil Toned Down Iran Sanctions Bill

Mark Kirk and Robert Menendez revise their Iran sanctions bill so that it gradually imposes sanctions if no deal reached by July 1.

Obama Reiterates: I Will Veto New Sanctions on Iran

President Obama says he will veto proposed bipartisan legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran so long as negotiations remain underway.

Senators Plan to Push Ahead with Iran Sanctions

Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.

Republican-Controlled Congress to Challenge Obama on Iran

Republicans say the Senate will vote within weeks on a bill to impose more sanctions on Iran, despite Obama's objection.

Iran 'Illicitly' Purchasing Material for Heavy Water Reactor

UN diplomats say Iran may be violating sanctions by llicitly stepping up purchases for its heavy water reactor in Arak.

State Dept: Reports of Sanctions Against Israel 'Unfounded'

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Washington is considering sanctions against Israel over its construction plans.

AIPAC Wants Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Pro-Israel lobby urging the United States to reinstate all economic penalties on Iran suspended during recent diplomacy.

EU Extends Iran Sanctions Relief

Ease in sanctions extends to next June 30, as Khamenei says US and 'European colonialist' attempts to stop nuclear Iran have failed.

Iran Using Chinese Bank to Transfer Money to its Elite Force

New intelligence report reveals Iran has been using a Chinese bank to transfer funds to companies linked with its elite Quds Force.

Report: Kerry Threatens Abbas with Sanctions Over UN Bid

Sources tell London-based newspaper that Kerry has threatened PA with financial and political sanctions.

EU threatens sanctions

Secret EU Document Reveals Israel Sanctions Policy

EU has distributed document to member-states outlining punishments against Israel for 'red lines' - like Jerusalem construction.

Congressmen: Bad Deal with Iran? We'll Increase Sanctions

Senators Menendez and Kirk warn Obama they will work to increase sanctions on Iran if a bad deal is reached.

Tibi Urges Belgian Parliament to Sanction Israel

Radical Arab MK pushes for 'Palestine' recognition in London last month, now in Belgium he agitates against 'racist extremist Israel.'

Iran Wants All Sanctions Lifted in Final Deal

Iranian official declares the country wants all Western sanctions to be lifted as part of a final deal on its contested nuclear program.

Hypocrisy

EU Hypocrisy: Helping Palestinian Authority Violate Oslo Accords

NGO finds EU funding illegal Palestinian settlements in breach of Oslo Accords, even as new push for sanctions on Israel revealed.

BDS fail

Financial Giant SWIFT Rejects Israel Sanctions Call

Belgium-based financial transfer services giant 'regrets' international pressure put on it to boycott Israel, refuses to do so.

Danish FM Seeks Sanctions If Israel Doesn't Give in to Hamas

Danish Foreign Minister urges more pressure on Israel in Cairo talks.

Zarif: U.S. is 'Obsessed' with Sanctions Against Us

Iran's Foreign Minister accuses the United States of being "obsessed" with sanctions against his country.

Russia and Iran Planning to Boost Economic Ties

Russia and Iran, both under sanctions from the West, plan to increase trade with one another.

Iran Warns of 'Unpleasant' Response to Latest U.S. Sanctions

Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran could take actions that are "unpleasant" after U.S. announces new sanctions.

U.S. Lawmakers Broaden the Sanctions on Hezbollah

House of Representatives votes to broaden financial sector sanctions on the Hezbollah terrorist group.

Crackdown on Hamas

Israel Bans 'Islamic Relief' Charity for Funding Hamas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon signs an order declaring the Islamic Relief Worldwide, a Hamas funding source, illegal.

EU Imposes Sanctions on Boko Haram

European Union sanctions on Boko Haram terrorist group include an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban.

EU Targets Top Russian Officials in Latest Sanctions

Senior Kremlin aide and top Russian military commander among those targeted in latest round of EU sanctions.