sanctions

Trump signs new sanctions against Hezbollah

Trump signs Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act, which ramps sanctions against Lebanon-based terror group.

Zarif: US is out of control

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts latest US sanctions against his country, says Washington is addicted to sanctions.

Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'

Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts new US sanctions against the paramilitary Basij group, says they are an insult to international mechanisms.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran must deliver a slap and defeat America by defeating sanctions.

Giuliani: Iranian regime will be overthrown

Trump's lawyer suggests sanctions on Iran could lead to "successful revolution". State Department: He does not speak for the administration.

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Head of OPEC says Iran is still an important member of the oil cartel as US sanctions set to kick in.

US announces new sanctions on North Korea

New US sanctions target Chinese company, its North Korean CEO and its Russia-based sister company.

Haley: Iran is suffocating from the US sanctions

US ambassador to the UN says Iran is "feeling the pain" from Trump's sanctions.

Pompeo: We will defend ourselves against Iran's claims

Secretary of State says United States will "vigorously defend" itself against Iran's challenge in the International Court of Justice.

Will international court force US to lift Iran sanctions?

International Court of Justice begins hearings after Iran demands court suspend US sanctions while case is determined.

U.S. slaps more sanctions on Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister says new U.S. sanctions are groundless and promises a response from Moscow.

Mnuchin says more sanctions could be imposed on Turkey

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Washington ready to place economic sanctions on Turkey if detained American pastor isn't released.

U.S. official warns Turkey more sanctions could be coming

White House says Turkey could face more economic sanctions if it refuses to release jailed American pastor.

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the US

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei refuses to negotiate with US Pres. Trump, says Iran's problems are 'internal,' not due to sanctions.

A call to my fellow Iranians

EU urges trade with Iran despite U.S. sanctions

EU foreign policy chief insists Iran upheld its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

Inside the Iran sanctions: Can they be effective?

For President Trump and his foreign policy Team, cracking the Islamic Republic is job number one.

Iran's economic collapse: 'People selling their kidneys'

Iran expert says ordinary Iranians already suffering greatly under current regime even before new sanctions.

Trump on sanctions: I am asking for world peace, nothing less!

US Pres. Trump promises: Anyone doing business with Iran won't do business with the US.

Turkish officials to visit Washington amid ongoing row

Delegation of Turkish officials reportedly will head to Washington to discuss ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Rouhani: Trump call for talks is 'psychological warfare'

Iranian President dismisses Washington's call for new nuclear negotiations at the same time as it reimposes sanctions on his country.

Netanyahu to EU: Join us to stop Iran

PM praises US President Trump for signing new sanctions on Iran. 'It's time to act. That's what the US is doing and Europe needs to do.'

Trump signs order re-imposing sanctions on Iran

US President officially renews sanctions on Iran following withdrawal from nuclear agreement. Trump remains open to negotiations.

US sanctions on Iran begin:

Liberman: Trump will be remembered for generations

Defense Minister praises re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran, which go into effect tonight.

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be rigorously enforced

Secretary of State stresses renewed sanctions on Iran will remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.

Russia: U.S. sanctions will not work

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister says attempts to pressure Russia won't work after U.S. sanctions Russian bank over North Korea.

Turkish Foreign Minister: Sanctions will not help US

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets Turkish FM as administration demands release of American pastor. 'Turkey was put on notice.'

Turkey vows to retaliate against American sanctions

Turkish Foreign Ministry urges U.S. to cancel sanctions imposed on Turkish ministers over the case of American pastor.

US imposes sanctions against Turkey

Trump Administration responds to imprisonment of US pastor in Turkey with sanctions against Turkish officials.

Iran's rial hits record low

Over 102,000 rials match up against a single US dollar as Islamic Republic's economic crisis deepens.

Iran sues the United States

Iran files lawsuit against the United States with International Court of Justice over sanctions imposed on it after Trump left nuclear deal.

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.