Economy & Sanctions

UN: We Have Not Received Reports of Iran's Attempts to Violate Sanctions

The UN has reported no complaints from countries about Iran's attempts to violate arms sanctions, suggesting a possible reduction in Iran's efforts to acquire prohibited…

The UN Extends Oversight of Iran Sanctions for Another Year

The UN Security Council has unanimously extended the oversight of sanctions against Iran for another year, indicating a lack of readiness to alter the sanctions…

Oil Conflict Between Saudi Arabia and Iran; Nuclear Speculations in Washington

The Daily Telegraph discusses the escalating power struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia within OPEC, highlighting Iran's plans to boost oil production post-sanctions. Concurrently, U.S.…

U.S. Treasury Secretary: Sanctions Have Reduced Iran's Oil Revenues by $160 Billion Over 3 Years

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew stated that sanctions have significantly reduced Iran's oil revenues by $160 billion since 2012, while supporting ongoing nuclear negotiations. His…

Total Oil Company Seeks to Return to Iran

Total Oil Company is looking to resume its natural gas liquefaction project in Iran if sanctions are lifted, following discussions between Iran's Oil Minister and…

Zangeneh: Russia Will Import 500,000 Barrels of Oil from Iran Daily Starting Next Week

Iran's Oil Minister announced that the country will start exporting 500,000 barrels of oil daily to Russia next week as part of a barter agreement…

Rouhani: Some Did Not Understand What Sanctions Are

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized the imposition of sanctions, comparing them to a disease that worsens over time, and emphasized the need for their removal…

Reuters: 1+5 Agreement on Possible Restoration of Sanctions Against Iran

The 1+5 countries have agreed on a mechanism for restoring UN sanctions against Iran if it violates the nuclear agreement, with Russia and China also…

29 Billion Toman Lawsuit Against Ahmadinejad's Oil Minister

A lawsuit has been filed against Ahmadinejad's former oil minister for 29 billion tomans due to a unilateral order to cut oil swaps, which allegedly…

Iran's Oil Official Expresses Hope for 'Complete Lifting of Sanctions' by December

Iran's Deputy Oil Minister Amir Hossein Zamani-Nia is optimistic about the complete lifting of international sanctions by December, following potential agreements in nuclear negotiations. This…

End of Rationing and Start of Single-Price Policy; Gasoline Prices Liberalized

The Iranian government has eliminated gasoline rationing, setting a single price of 1000 tomans per liter, which is seen as a significant shift in policy…

ExxonMobil Oil Company 'Awaiting Nuclear Agreement with Iran'

ExxonMobil is actively assessing the potential for investment in Iran's oil sector, contingent on the outcome of ongoing nuclear negotiations. The company has hired a…

Iran's Long Journey to Join the World Trade Organization

Iran is preparing to join the World Trade Organization, but faces significant challenges including international sanctions and a slow decision-making process. The country has made…

The U.S. Sanctions Two Intermediary Airlines for Airbus Purchases for Iran

The U.S. has sanctioned two companies that helped Mahan Air acquire second-hand Airbus aircraft, citing violations of existing sanctions. This move follows Israel's warnings about…

Israel: Iran Violated Sanctions by Purchasing Second-Hand Aircraft

Israel claims Iran has violated U.S. sanctions by purchasing second-hand aircraft, with reports indicating that Mahan Air, a sanctioned airline, is involved. This situation raises…

Simultaneous Increase in Oil Exports from Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia

Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia have all increased their oil exports, with Saudi Arabia reaching its highest sales since 2005. This increase is happening amid…

Iran's Oil Message to America

Iran's Hope for Oil Exports to Return to Pre-Sanction Levels

Iran is optimistic about restoring its oil exports to pre-sanction levels of 2.5 million barrels per day if a nuclear agreement is finalized. The CEO…

European Oil Debt to Iran Reaches Four Billion Dollars

Iran's oil receivables from European companies, particularly Royal Dutch Shell, Greece, and Italy, have reached four billion dollars, with promises of payment following the lifting…

US: It is Still Too Early for Trade with Iran

The U.S. State Department has stated that it is too early for trade with Iran, responding to reports of a U.S. oil delegation visiting Tehran.…

A Delegation from American Oil Companies is Going to Iran

An American oil delegation is set to visit Iran this week to explore investment opportunities in the oil sector, coinciding with negotiations between Italy's Eni…

USA: Part of the Fine on French Bank to be Paid to Victims from Three Countries

The U.S. has ordered BNP Paribas to pay $8.9 billion for violating sanctions against Iran, Sudan, and Cuba, with part of the fine going to…

Zarif in New York: Sanctions Against Iran Will Be Lifted Days After Agreement

Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif announced that sanctions against Iran could be lifted within days of a final nuclear agreement by June 30. However, U.S. officials…

Iran's Oil Exports Increased by 500,000 Barrels in April

Iran's oil exports increased significantly in April, mainly due to resumed shipments to India and Japan after a political agreement raised hopes of lifted sanctions.…