Economy &amp; Sanctions

Wall Street Journal: Iran's Oil Exports Have Increased with 'Quiet Diplomacy' from the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil exports have eased as part of diplomatic negotiations, leading to increased oil production and…

VOA Persian Sep 20, 2023

The Seized Oil Tanker 'Suez Rajan' Heads to the Bahamas After Renaming

The U.S. seized the oil tanker 'Suez Rajan' for smuggling Iranian oil and it has now been renamed 'San Nicolas' as it heads to the…

VOA Persian Sep 19, 2023

The U.S. Sanctions Individuals and Entities in Four Countries Due to Ties with Iran's Aviation Industries

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran, Russia, China, and Turkey linked to Iran's drone and military aircraft production. This…

VOA Persian Sep 18, 2023

The U.S. Sanctions Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Connection with 'Detention of American Citizens'

The U.S. has sanctioned former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Ministry of Intelligence for their roles in the wrongful detention of American citizens, including…

VOA Persian Sep 16, 2023

Anniversary of Mahsa; Market Strike in Cities of at Least Three Provinces

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, shopkeepers across several Iranian cities, particularly in Kurdish provinces, organized a coordinated strike to protest. This action highlights…

Anniversary of Mahsa: White House: More sanctions against Iranian officials are on the way

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the U.S. announced new sanctions against 25 Iranian individuals and several media outlets involved in the suppression of…

Germany: Our Goal is to 'Avoid the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons'; We Will Not Lift Sanctions on the Islamic Republic

Germany, alongside France and the UK, has reaffirmed its decision not to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran due to ongoing violations of the JCPOA since…

Anniversary of Mahsa; Canada Imposes More Sanctions on Iranian Officials; Deputy and Minister of Raisi on the Sanctions List

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Canada announced new sanctions against six Iranian officials, including high-ranking members of the government and the Islamic Revolutionary…

Anniversary of Mahsa; European Union Council Sanctions 'Four Individuals' and 'Six Other Entities' of the Islamic Republic

The European Union has imposed new sanctions on four individuals and six entities in Iran for serious human rights violations, coinciding with the anniversary of…

IRGC: Two More Oil Tankers Seized in the Persian Gulf; U.S.: 'Claims' Are Questionable

The IRGC claims to have seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, detaining 37 crew members. The U.S. Fifth Fleet has questioned the…

On the anniversary of Mahsa, the US sanctions 25 Iranian individuals, three state-supported media outlets, and one internet company

The US has imposed sanctions on 25 Iranian individuals and several media outlets in response to the violent suppression of protests following Mahsa Amini's death.…

Anniversary of Mahsa; the US sanctions dozens of officials and institutions responsible for the violent suppression of protesters

On the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the US imposed sanctions on 29 Iranian officials and institutions involved in the violent suppression of protests.…

New UK Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic; James Cleverly: Our Support for Women in Iran Continues

The UK has imposed new sanctions on four Iranian officials and the company Abre Arvan in response to the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. This…

Charges Explained for Iranian-American in Atlanta Court; Charge: Violation of Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic

Jalal Hajavi, an Iranian-American, has been charged in Atlanta for attempting to illegally export heavy equipment to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions. The case highlights ongoing…

Reuters: Despite US Sanctions, China Increases Oil Purchases from Iran

China is increasing its oil purchases from Iran despite US sanctions, with Iranian crude exports reaching a four-year high. This situation arises amid ongoing negotiations…

Exclusive; The U.S. Aligns with European Partners: Iran's Missile Sanctions Will Not Be Lifted

The U.S. has announced that it will not lift missile sanctions on Iran in October, aligning with European partners who also refuse to lift JCPOA…

Borrell: The three European countries will not lift JCPOA sanctions; Islamic Republic: We will respond within the framework of the JCPOA

Josep Borrell announced that the UK, France, and Germany will not lift JCPOA sanctions on October 18, citing Iran's non-compliance. The Islamic Republic has vowed…

US Protests to Iraq Over Fraud, Money Laundering, and Evasion of Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic

The US Treasury has raised concerns about Iraqi banks' involvement in fraud and money laundering related to evading sanctions on Iran, urging Iraq to enhance…

The U.S. Sanctions Dozens of Individuals and Entities for 'Profiting from Russia's War Against Ukraine'

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the Russian government, targeting those profiting from the war in Ukraine. This includes…

VOA Persian Sep 13, 2023

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization: Our Process Will Not Change Until Sanctions Are Fully Lifted

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization stated that Iran will continue its current nuclear activities until sanctions are fully lifted. Rafael Grossi of the…

VOA Persian Sep 12, 2023

The United States Sanctions Key Hezbollah Figures in South America and Lebanon

The U.S. has sanctioned key Hezbollah figures in South America and Lebanon, including Amer Mohammed Akil Rada, linked to a 1994 terrorist attack. This move…

VOA Persian Sep 12, 2023

U.S. State Department: We Did Not Issue a 'Sanction Waiver' for Iran, We Granted a Transfer License

The U.S. State Department clarified that it has not issued a sanction waiver for Iran but granted a technical approval for transferring blocked funds to…

VOA Persian Sep 11, 2023

Reuters: Blinken Issues Sanction Waiver for Transfer of Blocked Iranian Funds from South Korea

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a sanction waiver to facilitate the transfer of blocked Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar as…

VOA Persian Sep 8, 2023