Posts Tagged: Iran sanctions
The Iranian Mullahs Are Nervous
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s appearance over the weekend on CBS’s Face the Nation showed him trying to convince someone -- his minders at home, perhaps --...
US Renews Iran Nonproliferation Sanctions Waivers for Russia, UK, China, France
The United States on Friday granted waivers allowing Britain, China, France and Russia to continue nonproliferation work with Iran, permitting them to maintain projects designed to...
Iran Must Demonize Its Enemies to Justify Itself
At the onset of spring, the Islamic Republic of Iran observes the holiday of Noruz (the roots of which originated in the pre-Islamic period). As...
Iran Says It Will Keep Exporting Oil Despite US Pressure
Iran will continue to export oil despite US pressure aimed at reducing the country's crude shipments to zero, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday. "America's decision that Iran's...
US Prepares to End Iran Oil Waivers; Asian Buyers to Be Hardest Hit
The United States is expected to announce on Monday that buyers of Iranian oil need to end imports soon or face sanctions, a source familiar with...
Turkey Looking at New Trade Mechanisms With Iran to Avoid US Sanctions
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday Turkey is looking into establishing new trade mechanisms with Iran, like the INSTEX system set up by European countries to...
Trump’s Designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Will Be Judged by the Success of Sanctions
The Trump administration’s decision to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity will ultimately be judged by how successful this policy is in...
US Sanctions Iran’s Nuclear Research Unit, Urges Tehran to Negotiate
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 14 people and 17 entities connected to an Iranian research organization it said had played a central role...
Iran Will Boost Defense Capabilities Despite US Pressure, Khamenei Says
Iran is determined to boost its defense capabilities despite mounting pressure from the United States and its allies to curb its ballistic missile program, Ayatollah...
French Seed Firm Vilmorin Maintains Some Iran Sales, Awaits EU Scheme
French seed maker Vilmorin, said on Tuesday it was continuing some exports to Iran with the backing of a French bank, and will participate in efforts to...
Iran Merging Military-Linked Banks to Stabilize Sector
Iran is merging four military-linked banks and another financial institution with the country's oldest bank to boost efficiency and help stabilize the sector, the central...
Iran Buys Indian Sugar for First Time in Five Years to Overcome US Sanctions
Indian traders will export raw sugar to Iran for March and April delivery, five trade sources said, the first Indian sugar sales to Tehran in...
Iran Still Holding Up Its End of Nuclear Deal, IAEA Report Shows
Iran has remained within the key limits on its nuclear activities imposed by its 2015 deal with major powers despite growing pressure from newly reimposed US...
Iran’s Rouhani Says US Sanctions Are ‘Terrorist Act’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday relations with the United States had rarely been so bad and that sanctions imposed by the Trump administration...
