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Vital wound dressings for Iran’s EB patients listed under US sanctions

The head of Iran’s EB Home Foundation has warned that life-saving wound dressings used by patients suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic skin disorder, are now included in the list of US sanctions, causing severe hardship for vulnerable patients.

Iran’s health minister: Sanctions cause more deaths than wars

Iran’s Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi says sanctions cause more deaths than wars.

Several states, including Iran, condemn West’s sanctions on world countries

Iran and nine other states have condemned unilateral sanctions and coercive measures imposed by the West on various countries, describing such actions as a violation of the United Nations Charter and the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of countries.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian businessman, his company

The US government has put new sanctions on Iranian businesses despite its ongoing negotiations with Iran aimed at sorting out disputes surrounding Tehran's nuclear program.

US puts sanctions on Chinese buyers of Iranian oil

The United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese importers of Iranian oil despite being involved in negotiations with Iran to sort out differences over its nuclear program.

Sanctions-hit aging fleet, equipment blamed for Tehran metro incident

A train operating in the Iranian capital Tehran experienced a breakdown on Wednesday morning that forced passengers to walk approximately three kilometers along the rail tracks to reach the nearest station.

Baghdad claims Iranian oil tankers using forged Iraqi documents

Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani has claimed Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf were using forged Iraqi documents.

Iran blames US for targeting Iraqi nation by revoking sanctions waiver

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, has blasted Washington for targeting the Iraqi people by revoking the Arab country’s sanctions waiver for importing electricity from the Islamic Republic.

US ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity

The administration of US President Donald Trump rescinded a waiver that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran, a State Department spokesperson has stated.

OPEC unity helps thwart US sanctions threats: Iran president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) need to stay away from political games and remain united to foil threats of sanctions by the United States.

Iran says broke 10-year record in oil exports

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stated that oil exports from the country have reached a new record high despite a continued regime of US sanctions that seeks to cut Tehran’s oil exports to zero.

US sanctions failed to crimp Iran’s oil supply: Chevron CEO

The executive of US oil giant Chevron, has stated that US sanctions on Iran have failed to remove the country’s oil supply from the markets.

US expands sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel

The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and vessels that are allegedly engaged in trading and transporting Iranian oil, following Tehran's recent missile attack on Israel.

Iran president rules out providing Yemen with hypersonic missiles to attack Israel

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, stated that Iran does not possess the hypersonic missiles used by Yemen's Ansarullah for attacks on Israel. He explained that the Yemenis acquired this technology over time.

OPEC data show Iran’s oil production keeps rising despite US sanctions

Tehran continued to raise its oil production in August despite the pervasive pressure of Washington's sanctions that restrict Iran’s ability to sell oil in international markets, according to the latest data by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

US says to target Iran with new sanctions over “missile transfer to Russia”

The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine, saying Washington will take measures to punish Tehran. The Islamic Republic has denied providing Moscow with weapons for the conflict.

US warns Pakistan of ‘ramifications’ over business agreements with Iran

An American official has stated that Washington would not advise any country, including Pakistan, of “considering business deals” with Iran, warning of “ramifications” such as sanctions.

Iran president pick for foreign minister says prioritizes ties with China, Russia, seeking to lift US bans

Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian President's pick for foreign minister emphasized that the new administration will continue to pursue a robust policy of good neighborliness, aiming to maximize the political and economic opportunities with neighboring countries while seeking to expand ties with China and Russia and all other nations that stood by Iran in the face of the US-led sanctions.

Iran says has defused Western sanctions on gas condensates exports

Iran’s oil minister says the country has rendered the US-led Western sanctions on gas condensates exports completely ineffective.

Iran 4th largest OPEC oil exporter: Report

Tehran has become the fourth largest oil exporter within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a surge in oil production and sales, according to a report.

India downplays US sanction threat over Iran’s port contract

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has downplayed US threat of sanctions after New Delhi signed a landmark contract with Tehran to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran, stressing the project will “benefit the entire region".

President Raisi: Iran cannot be sanctioned

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Western efforts to isolate Iran have failed as the country has resorted to its natural wealth and human resources to make the punitive measures fizzle out.

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report

Tehran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, giving its economy a $35bn-a-year boost, the Financial Times has reported.

Pakistan says US sanctions ‘may not apply’ to gas pipeline project with Iran

Pakistan’s caretaker energy minister has stated Washington’s anti-Tehran sanctions, imposed over its nuclear program, may not apply to the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline as Islamabad was going to start work on the project within its territory and connect to the neighboring country.

Iran’s oil output, exports jump despite US sanctions

Iran's oil output and exports rose in August despite US sanctions, consultants and companies that track tanker shipments have confirmed.

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