Posts Tagged: Iran sanctions
Iranians Head to Voting Booths in First Key Election Since Nuclear Deal
Millions of Iranians are voting in two key elections - the first since a deal with world powers over Iran's nuclear program and the lifting...
US Banks Still Restricted From Doing Business With Iran Despite Lifting of Sanctions
Iran remains essentially off limits to US banks, despite the lifting of some US sanctions following the landmark Iranian nuclear deal. The Obama administration in mid-January...
Russian Companies Rush to Return to Iran Following Sanctions Lift
At a sprawling pipe factory in this gritty industrial town, an exhibit of Surrealist art, featuring reproductions of Mondrian, Malevich and Magritte, lines the walls....
Iran’s Missile Program Will Become Stronger, Army Chief Says
JNS.org - Iran plans to continue developing its missile program, but only the Islamic Republic’s “enemies” should feel threatened, the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army said. “Our...
President Rouhani Invites US Investment in Iran’s Economy
Iran has no problem with US companies investing in its economy and creating joint ventures, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, and he called for...
House Passes Bill Restricting Obama’s Ability to Lift Iran Sanctions
The US House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation on Tuesday that would restrict President Barack Obama's ability to lift sanctions under the international nuclear deal...
Iran Claims Access to Over $100 Billion in Assets ‘Fully Released’ Upon Implementation of Nuclear Deal
JNS.org - The Iranian government said on Monday that it has now gained access to more than $100 billion of frozen overseas assets as part...
Iran’s Business Ties Returning to Normal After Nuclear Sanctions Lifted
Business ties between Iranian and foreign business are returning to normal after nuclear sanctions on Iran were lifted, even as the Islamic Republic works on...
Lifting the Sanctions Will Not End Iran’s Revolutionary Zeal
The timely implementation of the Iran deal and Tehran’s full compliance with its various provisions to date should not be viewed as just an accomplished...
Khamenei Expresses ‘Pessimism’ About US Intentions Surrounding Nuclear Deal
Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in ensuring that world powers meet their commitments under a newly implemented nuclear deal while expressing "pessimism"...
Report: Oil Market Oversupply Dashes Iran’s Economic Hopes After Lifting of Sanctions
Iran is about to get a refresher course in the capricious nature of the oil market and the durable nature of economic sanctions. When US and...
As Iran Squabbles With Saudi Arabia, Its People Continue to Suffer
Iran’s condemnation of Saudi Arabian policy has done it few favors with its neighbors in recent weeks, attracting the wrath of the Arab League and the...
Millions of Iranian Oil Barrels to Flood World Markets Next Week
Millions of extra barrels of Iranian crude oil could begin spilling on to world markets next week, adding further to fierce downward pressure on prices,...
State Deptartment Discusses New Sanctions Over Iran Missile Tests
JNS.org - The US State Department on Tuesday said it is in discussions with American agencies over whether to impose sanctions against Iran for ballistic missile...
