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Trump to impose sanctions over Turkish action in Syria
US to raise steel tariffs, end negotiations for $100 billion deal over Turkey's attack on the Kurds in Syria.
US announces possible sanctions against Turkey
Treasury 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 administration
Sigal 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 Iran
State Department: The Iranian regime must cease these destabilizing activities or face greater economic pressure and diplomatic isolation.
Trump sanctions Iranian National Bank
US President says sanctions on Iran's central banking system are "the highest level of sanctions."
'Precisely the time to increase pressure on Iran'
Netanyahu welcomes Trump's decision to toughen sanctions on Iran. "Iran's aggression has increased of late."
Trump orders 'substantial increase' in sanctions on Iran
Move comes following drone attack on Saudi oil supply, which kingdom said disrupted 5% of daily global oil supply.
UK summons Iranian ambassador
UK govt. condemns Iran for violating its promise not to deliver oil to Syrian entities under EU sanctions.
Zarif: US sanctions have no effect
Iran's Foreign Minister plays down US sanctions against the Iranian Space Agency.
US sanctions Iranian shipping network
US Treasury sanctions 16 companies, multiple vessels as part of Revolutionary Guard-run network to ship oil to Syria.
Trump: Meeting with Rouhani a possibility
Trump keeps open possibility of meeting Iranian leader at UN. "Anything’s possible."
US sanctions Iran's space program
Secretary of State announces sanctions against the Iran Space Agency and two of its research institutes.
Lebanese bank denies it assisted Hezbollah
Lebanese bank sanctioned by the US over ties to Hezbollah says it "denies each and every allegation".
'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'
US envoy Jason Greenblatt comments on new sanctions targeting individuals who helped funnel cash from Iran's Quds Force to Hamas.
US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah
PM Netanyahu welcomes sanctions, urges other countries to follow suit.
US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs
US Treasury sanctions two Iranian business groups over ties to Tehran's missile program.
Diplomat won't head EU-Iran trade due to anti-Israel statements
Former German diplomat pulls out of job to facilitate European trade with Iran over criticism of Israel, defense of Iran.
Iran: US violates international law
Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Rouhani: 'War with Iran will be the mother of all wars'
Iranian president says that if the United States wants to have negotiations with Iran then it must lift all sanctions.
US sanctions Iranian Foreign Minister
Trump administration imposes sanctions against Mohammad Javad Zarif, says he implements the "reckless agenda" of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Turkey: We'll retaliate if US sanctions us
Turkish Foreign Minister says US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of S-400s from Russia would be unacceptable.
Report: US to sanction Turkey over S-400
Officials say Trump’s team has settled on sanctions package to punish Turkey for receiving parts of Russian missile defense system.
Hezbollah: US sanctions are 'unacceptable' and 'reprehensible'
Hezbollah lawmakers say US sanctions against three officials from the group won't change the rejection of "Israeli occupation".
US won't sanction Iran's Foreign Minister - for now
Sources tell Reuters the US has decided not to impose sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif for now.
Trump: Sanctions on Iran to increase substantially
US President says Iran has been secretly enriching uranium even before announcement it would violate limits imposed under nuclear deal.
US sanctions two Hezbollah lawmakers
For the first time, US Treasury places Hezbollah members from Lebanon's parliament on its sanctions blacklist.
Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'
Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts says Britain should be “scared” about Iran’s retaliation for capture of supertanker in Gibraltar.
Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'
Iran denounces detention of one of its oil tankers in Gibraltar, summons British ambassador.
Bolton welcomes detention of supertanker in Gibraltar
US National Security Adviser welcomes detention of supertanker containing Iranian oil and headed to Syria.
A clash between the US and Iran: When no one wants to fight
US-Iran strife "a very interesting situation," says former American diplomat in Middle East.
Iranian ambassador: US doesn't respect international law
Iran’s ambassador to the UN blasts latest US sanctions against Iran, says conditions aren't ripe for dialogue with Washington.
Zarif: US has a 'thirst for war'
Iran’s Foreign Minister criticizes United States for imposing new sanctions against Iranian leaders.
Trump announces sanctions on Iranian Supreme Leader
US president announces new sanctions again st Iran in response to downing of American drone.
What to do with the Islamic Republic of Iran
US sanctions Iran's petrochemical industry
Trump administration sanctions Iran's largest petrochemical company for providing support to Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Zarif: War and talks don't go together
Iran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.
Hezbollah blasts 'tyrannical' US
Parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah blasts the United States over new sanctions it imposed on Iran.
ANALYSIS: Iran and the US are one step closer to war
The Mossad told the US that Iran may be preparing to attack US assets in the Middle East, a step that would mean war.
Trump announces new sanctions on Iran
Executive order outlines new steps to deny Iran revenue from steel, aluminum, iron and copper sectors.
US renews Iran sanctions waivers for civilian nuclear work
US renews five of seven sanctions waivers allowing Russia and European nations to conduct civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran.
US sanctions individuals, companies for helping Hezbollah
US sanctions two men and three companies for helping Hezbollah avoid US sanctions.
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Trump admin considers more sanctions affecting Iran nukes
CNN claims revoking waivers could unravel key part of Iran nuclear deal they call 'signature achievement of Obama Presidency'.
US sanctions Lebanese network over Hezbollah ties
US officials announce sanctions against Lebanese network accused of helping finance Hezbollah.
Iran: Europe is incapable of bypassing US sanctions
Iran's Foreign Minister belittles European powers, say they are incapable of bypassing sanctions imposed on Tehran by US.
Iran's FM blames US for failed rescue efforts in flooded areas
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's sanctions have hampered rescue efforts in flood-stricken areas of the country.
US mulling additional sanctions against Iran
Trump administration official says government is considering targeting areas of Iran's economy that have not been hit before.
Iran oil imports to Japan cease as waiver expiration nears
Japan ends imports of Iranian oil for the second time.
Khamenei: We resisted the US sanctions
Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the country successfully resisted the US sanctions.
Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.
Iran to sue US individuals involved in sanctions
President Rouhani says Tehran preparing lawsuit against US individuals involved with economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.
US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran
United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump
Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.
Rouhani: US sanctions 'a terrorist act'
Iranian President again criticizes US sanctions against his country, says they amount to "a terrorist act".
Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic war'
Iranian President describes US sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.
Rouhani: We will not surrender to the enemy
Iranian President says Iran will stand firm in the face of US pressure.
EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles
EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.
EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.
Rouhani: We're facing unprecedented pressure
Iranian president admits Iran "facing the biggest pressure and economic sanctions in the past 40 years."