How the Biden administration botched America’s sanctions against Iran
3 months, 1 week ago

How the Biden administration botched America’s sanctions against Iran

Live Mint  

A fortnight ago Iran aimed more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. In 2018, under Donald Trump, America unwisely withdrew from an agreement to stall Iran’s nuclear programme and then imposed its harshest sanctions ever, in an attempt to punish the regime and stop it funding proxies and terrorists abroad. America banned its citizens from trading with Iran or handling Iranian money; it also reinstated “secondary” sanctions, which punish entities from third countries that deal with Iran, for instance by cutting them off from the dollar banking system. His administration issued sanctions waivers to foreign entities, considered giving Iran access to frozen money and often turned a blind eye to Iranian oil smuggling. Yet by choosing not to rigorously enforce the sanctions, America has undermined their efficacy even in the short term, perhaps bringing China and Iran closer together.

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Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says
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1 week ago

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Hindustan Times  

By Phil Stewart Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's outreach to Iran's top authority, Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a possible new nuclear deal is an effort to avoid military action, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday. Khamenei rejected the U.S. offer for …

US hits Iran’s oil minister and shadow fleet with new sanctions
1 week, 6 days ago

US hits Iran’s oil minister and shadow fleet with new sanctions

Hindustan Times  

The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on Iran’s oil minister, as well as targeting more companies and vessels linked to the “shadow fleet” that Tehran uses to circumvent sanctions. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday added to its list of “Specially Designated Nationals” Mohsen Paknejad, who as minister of petroleum “oversees the export of tens …

Sanctions Are Tangling, Not Stopping, China’s Iran Oil Trade
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sanctions Are Tangling, Not Stopping, China’s Iran Oil Trade

Live Mint  

-- Successive rounds of sanctions on companies and tankers said to be aiding Tehran are finally slowing the flow of Iranian oil to China, as costs rise and more traders are compelled to engage in risky efforts to circumvent US measures. Last week, offers for Iranian crude for China delivery were on the rise, with the discount on Iranian oil …

New US sanctions target Iran’s oil supply chain amid Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ push
1 month ago

New US sanctions target Iran’s oil supply chain amid Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ push

Live Mint  

The U.S. is ratcheting up sanctions targeting Iran’s oil supply chain, continuing the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure" campaign to effectively blockade the country’s petroleum exports, the Treasury Department said. The sanctioned entities include oil brokers in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, tanker operators and managers in China, and the head of Iran’s state-owned oil company. “The United States …

US imposes new sanctions on Chinese and Indian firms to ‘target Iran’s oil supply chain’
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1 month ago

US imposes new sanctions on Chinese and Indian firms to ‘target Iran’s oil supply chain’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Among those sanctioned are oil brokers in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, …

US increases sanctions on Iranian oil trade amid Donald Trump's call to drive exports 'to zero'
1 month ago

US increases sanctions on Iranian oil trade amid Donald Trump's call to drive exports 'to zero'

Hindustan Times  

The US on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India, and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran and its support for militant groups that launch attacks against the U.S. and its allies. The US Treasury and the US State departments sanctioned more than 30 people and ships, including …

US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports ‘to zero’
1 month ago

US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports ‘to zero’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran and its support for militant groups that launch attacks against the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. Treasury and the U.S. State departments sanctioned more than 30 people and …

US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'
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1 month ago

US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. Treasury and the U.S. State departments sanctioned …

Iran condemns new U.S. shipping-related sanctions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iran condemns new U.S. shipping-related sanctions

The Hindu  

Iran on Friday condemned Washington's move to impose shipping-related sanctions, saying it would prevent it from legitimate trading with partners, the official IRNA news agency reported. The U.S. Treasury said on Thursday it was imposing new sanctions on a few individuals and tankers helping to ship millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil per year to China. They were the …

Iran dismisses talks with US as it blasts new sanctions
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iran dismisses talks with US as it blasts new sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says ‘negotiating with America is neither smart, wise, or honourable’. Iran hit out at the United States for imposing new sanctions against its oil industry, as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned against mooted talks with Washington. “The decision of the new US administration to exert pressure on the Iranian people by preventing Iran from …

US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Treasury on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network of more than a dozen people and firms that are accused of facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China. “The Iranian regime remains focused on leveraging its oil revenues to fund the development of its nuclear program, to produce its deadly …

Trump administration imposes first Iran sanctions since taking office
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump administration imposes first Iran sanctions since taking office

Al Jazeera  

US penalties target Iran’s ‘oil network’ as Donald Trump pledges to bring back ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran. Washington, DC – The United States has imposed the first batch of sanctions against Iran since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as the president pushes to reimpose “maximum pressure” on Tehran. The US Treasury announced the sanctions on Thursday, saying that …

Trump orders ‘maximum economic pressure’ on Iran, seeks to cut oil exports to zero
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump orders ‘maximum economic pressure’ on Iran, seeks to cut oil exports to zero

Firstpost  

Trump’s memo, among other things, orders the U.S. Treasury secretary to impose ‘maximum economic pressure’ on Iran, including sanctions and enforcement mechanisms on those violating existing sanctions U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday restored his “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran that includes efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero in order to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear …

US slaps Russian oil industry with toughest sanctions yet, UK joins bid
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US slaps Russian oil industry with toughest sanctions yet, UK joins bid

Firstpost  

The US Treasury announced on Friday that some of the measures will be turned into a law which would effectively mean that if the incoming Trump administration decides to overturn them, they would have to seek the approval of the Congress A worker checks the valve of an oil pipe at an oil field owned by Bashneft company near Nikolo-Berezovka. …

US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage

Hindustan Times  

* US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage Sanctions are broadest yet on Russian energy * US officials say will cost Russia billions of dollars a month * Trump aides were briefed on the sanctions * Biden officials expect Russia to circumvent sanctions but doing so will add costs to its oil …

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector; up to Trump to keep them
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector; up to Trump to keep them

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump gets set to return to office vowing to quickly end the conflict. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, “oil revenues are the lifeblood of …

US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Separately, the State Department will also block “two active liquefied natural gas projects, a …

Biden imposes biggest sanctions on Russia, hits oil and gas revenues amid ongoing war with Ukraine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden imposes biggest sanctions on Russia, hits oil and gas revenues amid ongoing war with Ukraine

Live Mint  

The Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine. The measures are "the most significant sanctions yet against the Russian energy sector, the largest source of revenue for the …

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it’s up to Trump whether to keep them
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it’s up to Trump whether to keep them

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its grinding war in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump gets set to return to office vowing to quickly end the conflict. The U.K. has already sanctioned almost 100 vessels in Russia’s oil-transporting …

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector. Will Trump undo them?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector. Will Trump undo them?

LA Times  

People carry an injured woman to an ambulance after a Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. President Biden’s administration announced Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to pressure Moscow over its nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump gets set to return to office vowing to quickly end the conflict. …

US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’. The United States has imposed “sweeping” sanctions on Russia’s energy sector as Washington pushes to choke Moscow’s funds for the war in Ukraine. “The United States is taking sweeping action against Russia’s key source of revenue for funding its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine,” US …

US sanctions Russian, Iranian entities over Presidential election interference
2 months, 4 weeks ago

US sanctions Russian, Iranian entities over Presidential election interference

Hindustan Times  

The United States Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian and Russian entities accused of leveraging artificial intelligence to spread false information in a bid to influence the 2024 US presidential election. “The Governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns,” Bradley Smith, Treasury's acting …

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference
2 months, 4 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference

Live Mint  

Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election. The U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement the entities - a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's military intelligence agency - aimed to "stoke socio-political tensions and influence …

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin Ahead of Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin Ahead of Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine just weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House.Details of the possible new measures were still being worked out, but President Joe Biden’s team was considering restrictions that might target some Russian oil exports, according to …

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers

Al Jazeera  

The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran’s use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme. The United States has piled on additional sanctions against Iran targeting 35 entities and vessels that it says are part of a “shadow fleet of vessels” transporting cargoes of Iranian petroleum to foreign markets. The sanctions are similar to …

US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
5 months ago

US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. on Wednesday imposed …

US and Israel Agree to Calibrate Strikes on Iran
5 months ago

US and Israel Agree to Calibrate Strikes on Iran

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration's efforts to influence Israel's response to the Iranian missile attack have been complex and multifaceted. The administration initially pressed for Israel to avoid striking nuclear or energy sites, but ultimately agreed to a tailored response that focused on military targets while avoiding sensitive sites. This decision was made in an effort to prevent an all-out regional conflagration …

US sanctions ‘sprawling shadow banking network’ that helps Iran’s military
9 months ago

US sanctions ‘sprawling shadow banking network’ that helps Iran’s military

Al Jazeera  

Those sanctioned are involved in the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals, money that pays for weapons, proxy groups. The United States Department of the Treasury has announced economic sanctions on 50 people and firms across Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands that it claims have been acting as a “sprawling shadow banking network” for Iran’s …

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Washington’s latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy. The United States has rolled out new sanctions against more than 300 individuals and firms accused of aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, including entities in China, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. In remarks carried by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, …

Countermeasures against US sanctions called for: China Daily editorial
10 months, 1 week ago

Countermeasures against US sanctions called for: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Photo taken on Oct 28, 2021 shows the White House in Washington, DC, the United States. That explains why China took measures on Tuesday against 12 US companies involved in the US arms sales to Taiwan and their senior executives. Nor any reason why China should snap to attention at the US' command and cut its normal trade ties with …

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
11 months, 1 week ago

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war. The restrained action came after Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to temper its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel last …

US President Biden avoids further Middle East spiral as Israel, Iran show restraint. But for how long?
11 months, 1 week ago

US President Biden avoids further Middle East spiral as Israel, Iran show restraint. But for how long?

New Indian Express  

Biden has staked enormous political capital on his response to the Israel-Hamas war as well as his administration's backing of Ukraine as it fends off a Russian invasion. Biden has also made bolstering relations in the Indo-Pacific a central focus of his foreign policy agenda, looking to win allies and build ties as China becomes a more formidable economic and …

Biden slaps more sanctions on Iran after its attack on Israel
11 months, 1 week ago

Biden slaps more sanctions on Iran after its attack on Israel

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden 's administration on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran that target unarmed aerial vehicle production after its missile and drone strike on Israel last weekend. His announcement came after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country reserved the right to protect and would decide the best way how to do so. The president of the European …

Sanctions act tries to make China a scapegoat for US' own problems in the Middle East: China Daily editorial
11 months, 1 week ago

Sanctions act tries to make China a scapegoat for US' own problems in the Middle East: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It was outrageous and against international trade rules for the US House of Representatives to have passed the "Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act" on Monday. The act, if approved by the Senate, will expand sanctions to cover Chinese financial institutions that purchase petroleum products from Iran. Congressman Josh Gottheimer, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, said about the act …

White House says US will impose new sanctions targeting Iran: ‘President Biden is coordinating with allies…’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

White House says US will impose new sanctions targeting Iran: ‘President Biden is coordinating with allies…’

Hindustan Times  

The White House has said that president Joe Biden is set to impose new sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs after Tehran attacked Israel on April 13. White House says US will impose new sanctions targeting Iran What did the White House say? In the coming days, the United States will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile …

U.S. to impose fresh Iran sanctions after attack on Israel, expects allies to follow: White House
11 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. to impose fresh Iran sanctions after attack on Israel, expects allies to follow: White House

The Hindu  

The United States said on April 16 it would soon impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program after its weekend attack on Israel, and that it expects its allies and partners to follow with parallel measures. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's announcement came after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicated punitive measures were in the works, and European …

Yellen says Iran’s actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Yellen says Iran’s actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East as the Biden administration said it was readying new sanctions in response to Iran’s malevolent activity in the region. Yellen spoke out against Iran’s “malign and destabilizing activity” in remarks ahead of this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary …

US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales
1 year, 4 months ago

US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday said it imposed a new round of sanctions on a group of 20 people and firms allegedly involved in a financial facilitation network for the benefit of the Iranian military. The U.S. alleges that Sepehr acts as a front company for the Iranian government’s oil sales, which “fund its destabilizing regional activities and support …

US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales
1 year, 4 months ago

US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. on Wednesday said …

America would struggle to break Iran’s oil-smuggling complex
1 year, 5 months ago

America would struggle to break Iran’s oil-smuggling complex

Hindustan Times  

In February, Dilro, an obscure company based in Dubai, bought the Ocean Kapal, an 18-year-old tanker. Although America retains harsh sanctions that target anyone helping to produce, ship or sell Iran’s petroleum, the superpower’s officials last year eased enforcement. Yet following Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7th, the Biden administration has come under pressure to shut loopholes, as Iran …

US refuses to rule out tougher sanctions on Iran following ‘barbaric’ Hamas attack on Israel
1 year, 5 months ago

US refuses to rule out tougher sanctions on Iran following ‘barbaric’ Hamas attack on Israel

The Telegraph  

Initial US intelligence reports suggest Iranian leaders were surprised by the attacks, Reuters reported citing sources familiar with the reports. Republicans have criticised the Biden administration for not taking a tougher stance against Iran, even linking the prisoner swap deal to financing of the Hamas attack. She told reporters on the sidelines of an International Monetary Fund event in Marrakech: …

Trump accuses Biden of taking ‘kickback’ in $6bn Iran deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump accuses Biden of taking ‘kickback’ in $6bn Iran deal

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We likewise got back 5 people BUT, we also gave them 6 BILLION DOLLARS!” …

Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal. The administration of United States President Joe Biden has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6bn in frozen Iranian money from South Korea …

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans
1 year, 11 months ago

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization, accusing them of wrongfully detaining Americans. A U.S. Treasury news release stated that Iranian authorities frequently hold and interrogate detainees in Evin Prison in Tehran and have a “direct role in the repression of protests and arrest of dissidents, including …

US Targets Russian and Iranian Intelligence Groups with New Sanctions
1 year, 11 months ago

US Targets Russian and Iranian Intelligence Groups with New Sanctions

News 18  

The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization for wrongfully detaining Americans. It’s the first rollout of new sanctions authorities established last year by President Joe Biden for use against those holding Americans unjustly captive. A U.S. Treasury news release stated that Iranian authorities frequently hold and interrogate detainees in …

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans
1 year, 11 months ago

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration on Thursday …

China, Russia face sanctions from US states now. That’s dangerous
2 years ago

China, Russia face sanctions from US states now. That’s dangerous

Al Jazeera  

US states want to join Washington in imposing sanctions on foreign adversaries. Congress has a constitutional role in foreign policy matters but it’s far more likely to be influenced by domestic political pressures and national anxieties. They have no real national security staff nor the relevant mandate, as their elections almost always lack any meaningful foreign policy discussion and are …

US sanctions 39 entities over alleged ‘shadow banking’ for Iran
2 years ago

US sanctions 39 entities over alleged ‘shadow banking’ for Iran

Al Jazeera  

US Treasury Department says 39 entities granted Iran access to the international financial system. The United States has imposed sanctions on 39 entities, including many based in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, that Washington said facilitate Iran’s access to the global financial system, describing them as a “shadow banking” network that moves billions of dollars. The US Treasury …

US issues more Iran sanctions amid stalled diplomacy
2 years ago

US issues more Iran sanctions amid stalled diplomacy

Al Jazeera  

New measures target Iranian oil and petrochemical sales, as US says it is committed to reducing Iran’s energy exports. “The United States is committed to significantly reducing Iranian energy exports and will sanction those facilitating Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade,” the State Department said. “We will not hesitate to take action against those who try to circumvent our sanctions.” Iran …

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