Iran Sanctions

US Seeks to Kill INSTEX by Imposing New Sanctions

The Trump administration is now weighing sanctions on Iran’s counterpart to the European special-purpose vehicle for humanitarian trade, Bloomberg says.

Rouhani Urges Europe to Resist US Economic Terror against Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says European countries must resist the United States’ economic terrorism against the Iranian nation and live up to their obligations as per a nuclear deal signed between Tehran and six world powers in 2015.

Turkey to Deepen Business Ties with Iran to Counter US Bans: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for further expansion of mutual ties between Iran and Turkey in various areas including economy in the wake of the US sanctions against Tehran.

Iran Says Will Remain in OPEC, Keep Fighting US Pressure

Iran’s oil minister says Tehran is going to remain a member of the Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) even though some members have joined the United States in using oil as a weapon to put pressure on Iran as one of the founders of the organization.

Iran Strongly Condemns US’ Petrochemical Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the US Treasury’s latest move to impose new sanctions against Iran’s petrochemical companies.

Iran Slams Macron’s Unconstructive Comments on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed the comments made by the French president in a meeting with his US counterpart, saying such remarks will not at all help save the Iran nuclear deal.

Chinese Bank ‘Kunlun’ Starts Work in Iran

Vice Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Pedram Soltani on Thursday revealed the start of activity of China’s Bank of Kunlun in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Enemy Unable to Bring Iranians to Their Knees: President

Iran's president says the enemy will never be able to bring the Iranian nation to its knees, adding Iranians will emerge victorious with their patience.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Continued Resistance to US

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the necessity for strong resistance in confrontation with the enemies, stressing that the Islamic Republic will keep making progress provided that the US does not come any close to Iran.

Politician Warns of Iran’s Shocking Response to Saudi Servility to US

A senior advisor to speaker of the Iranian Parliament cautioned Saudi Arabia that if its servile obedience to the US economic war against Iran does not end, the kingdom will have to brace for Tehran’s stunning response.

Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Not to Work on Iran: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will not be intimidated by US President Trump’s "art of the deal pressure" by using economic sanctions to push Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal.

Iran Files Complaint against Int’l Airports Refusing to Fuel Aircraft

Iran has filed an official complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against international airports that refuse to fuel Iranian aircraft.

Iran’s Defence Ministry to Help Carmakers Overcome Sanctions

Iran’s defence minister says the country’s military engineers are ready to help carmakers overcome problems caused by the US sanctions.

Talks with US Possible If It Delivers on Commitments: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that Tehran may sit for talks with the United States in case the Trump administration returns to the Iran nuclear deal and fulfil its commitments.

US Economic Terror Threatening Iranian Children with EB

Iranian children suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB) are seriously suffering due to a shortage of wound dressings as a result of sanctions imposed by the US against Tehran.

German Companies Staying in Iran despite US Pressures

Dozens of German companies have continued to cooperate with Iran and keep their offices in the country open despite the US pressures and sanctions.

Iran Denies Closure of British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce

Iran’s ambassador to London denied a report about closure of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce, saying the chamber is doing its activities normally and has only morphed into a “virtual and digital” establishment due to rising rents in London.

JCPOA Prevents World from Condemning Iran: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says he is proud that the nuclear deal did not allow the world to condemn the Islamic Republic, and today all countries accuse the United States in this regard.

US Says Iraq Can Buy Energy from Iran

The US embassy in Baghdad says Washington has exempted Iraq from some anti-Iran sanctions and Baghdad could buy energy from the Islamic Republic.

Iran Says Will Never Bow to Bullies

Iranian president says pressure may cause difficult conditions, but the Iranian nation does not bow to the bullies.

Iranian Stem Cell Scientist in US Jails for 7 Months without Trial

Top Iranian stem cell scientist Dr. Masoud Soleimani has been behind bars in the United States without trial for the past seven months.

‘US Anti-Iran Moves Putting Europe’s Security in Danger’

A former Iranian diplomat says US President Donald Trump is endangering the future economic, political and security of Europe through its anti-Iran policies.

Iran FM in China for Talks on Mutual Ties, JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in China for political talks and consultations over mutual ties as well as the most significant regional and international developments including the Iran nuclear deal and the US destabilizing measures.

Iran Would Not Call Donald Trump: Leader’s Aide

A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader says Tehran definitely would not call US President Donald Trump because such a conversation would be of no use, as his talks with North Korea did not bear any fruit.

Iran’s Reliance on Oil Revenues Down to 30 Percent: VP

Iran’s first vice president says the country’s reliance on oil revenues has reduced significantly due to the hard efforts made over the recent years.

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