Iran warns of ‘severe’ impacts of unilateral sanctions on civilians
A senior Iranian diplomat has warned of the severe consequences of sanctions on civilians, especially women and children, urging an end to…
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Iran Pres: Independent states can foil sanctions via boost in level of relations
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said here on Tuesday that independent countries through promoting level of their relations and meeting each others’ needs…
MPs table motion to ban reporters of pro-sanctions states entry to Iran
Tasnim – A group of Iranian lawmakers have proposed a motion that reporters from countries advocating the anti-Iranian sanctions should be barred…
Iran switched to sell oil on local energy exchange
November 12, The Iran Project – In an attempt to sell oil to the Iranian private sector, the National Iranian Oil Company…
Major powers continue to do business with Iran despite US sanctions
October 27, The Iran Project – Amid looming Iran sanctions, powers such as China, Russia as well as Europe announced their readiness for continuing economic…
Iran to use diplomacy on sanctions-related detainees
IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said the country will use all legal and political means to secure the release of…
Iran defense min: Islamic Republic cannot be stopped with sanctions
MNA– Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has said the Islamic Republic of Iran’s progress cannot be stopped because it is…
China’s SAIC Motor to stay in Iran
ISNA– Vice president of Sanat Khodro Azarbaijan (Azarbaijan Vehicle Industry Co), Fariborz Zarei said, “Given the investment of SAIC Motor automotive manufacturer…
Iran threatens to close crucial oil chokepoint
Oil Price | Cyril Widdershoven: An old doomsday scenario has been revived again by Iranian officials. Iranian president Rouhani stated on Tuesday in Bern,…
EU lawmakers back plan for European Investment Bank work in Iran
Reuters – EU lawmakers gave approval on Wednesday for the European Investment Bank (EIB) to do business in Iran, overcoming a blocking…
Oil inches up on tighter U.S. supply, looming Iran sanctions
Reuters – Brent crude oil edged up on Wednesday after a second successive drop in U.S. crude inventories driven by an outage…
Iran, Switzerland agree to confront sanctions on medicine
FNA- Iran and Switzerland have agreed to cooperate against possible US sanctions Tehran’s imports of medicine and basic pharmaceutical materials needed to…
Iran preps for sanctions by expanding major port project
Al-Monitor | Mohsen Shariatinia: Providing landlocked Central Asia with shipping access through Iran’s southeastern Chabahar port has been a hot topic since the fall…
Iraq: Oil swap with Iran to remain unaffected by sanctions
FNA- Iraqi Oil Minister Jabbar al-Luiebi underlined that the US sanctions will have no effect on Tehran-Baghdad oil swap agreement, media reports…
Iran deputy FM: Sanctions, JCPOA not to go together
IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday that sanctions and JCPOA – Iran nuclear deal – cannot go…
Over-compliance on Iran sanctions can lead to discrimination
Bourse and Bazaar | Tom Keya: Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission has fined an unnamed bank EUR 20,000 for discrimination against an Iranian…
German government sets up Iran advice office for companies
AP–The German government has set up a special office to advise companies worried about their business dealings with Iran amid fears they’ll…
ZTE stock falls after US penalties over Iran, North Korea
AP— Shares in ZTE Corp. fell 42 percent Tuesday in Hong Kong on their first trading day after the Chinese telecoms equipment…
Sanctions not affecting Iran oil output: NISOC
SHANA — The CEO of National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) says the US pullout of the nuclear deal and their sanctions…
Iran taps domestic debt market in face of sanctions
Press TV- Iran plans to tap its domestic debt market to raise funds for energy projects as the prospect of US sanctions…
Iran turns to old friends amid European exodus
Press TV- The world’s biggest container shipper Maersk Line says it is reviewing Iran operations in the face of US sanctions following…
Queiroz blasts “Cruel Sanctions” hampering Iran preparation for FIFA World Cup
IFP- Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Iran’s national football team, has lamented that “cruel sanctions” imposed on Iran are hampering efforts…
World’s top oil trader says no one will avoid Iran sanctions
Bloomberg | Jack Farchy and Dina Khrennikova: The world’s top oil trader said it will be near impossible to avoid U.S. sanctions on Iran, suggesting…
China and Russia push into Iran, exploiting Europe’s caution
The Wall Street Journal | Benoit Faucon: Chinese and Russian state-backed companies are maneuvering to profit from European firms leaving Iran, threatening…
Iran, Cuba to share experience of living under sanctions
MNA – Chairman of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi told Cuban ambassador to Tehran that the two…
If we stand together, we’ll turn any sanction into opportunity: President Rouhani
president.ir- President described export-orientedness of the national economy as one of the requirements and main policies of the state and stated: “If…
Lukoil rethinking Iran risks but unfazed by Iraq election uncertainty
Platts– Lukoil is now re-assessing risks of operations in Iran after the recent US decision to re-impose sanctions but remains upbeat on…
Leading booking site cut ties with Iranian hotels
Press TV- Head of Iranian Hoteliers’ Society says a new restriction imposed on Iranian hotels following the US withdrawal from the Iran…
Senior Lawmaker: EU to emerge as powerful block by rejection of US sanctions against Iran
FNA- A senior Iranian legislator stressed the need for the European states to prove their independence from Washington and increase the EU’s…
Iran FM: US not respecting int’l commitments
IRNA – Foreign Ministry in a statement blasted the US for re-imposing sanctions against Governor of Central Bank of Iran, and said…
Oil falls as investors grow wary of OPEC commitment to supply deal
Reuters– Oil fell on Wednesday, under pressure from a potential increase in OPEC crude output to cool the market’s recent rally and…
Iran slams U.S. sanctions push, Syria rejects idea of Iranian withdrawal
Reuters | Bozorgmehr Sharafedin: Iran on Wednesday kept up a drumbeat of opposition to U.S. demands for sweeping change in its foreign…
After Iran deal exit, average Iranians worried about the future
Al-Monitor | Shaghayegh Rostampour: The US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has been received negatively by much of…
BP delays Rhum North Sea work over Iran sanctions clarity
BBC– BP has delayed work on its Rhum field in the North Sea while it seeks clarity over US sanctions on Iran.…
US ‘has bigger stick’ to hold EU hostage over Iran sanctions – ex-EU Commissioner to RT
RT– As Brussels aims to circumnavigate US sanctions against EU companies doing business with Iran, former European Commission Vice President Guenter Verheugen…
Germany and EU partners scramble to save Iran deal
The Local Germany– Germany is leading the charge to rescue the Iran deal and the economic inroads German and European companies have…
Former French diplomat: EU has legal tools to protect companies from US sanctions
MNA – France’s former spokesman of Foreign Ministry said in an interview with MNA that “EU has stated its firm intention to…
Oil gains near $72 as Venezuelan risk adds to Iran concerns
Bloomberg | Sharon Cho and Alex Longley: Oil advanced toward $72 a barrel as Venezuela’s election results escalated the risk of U.S. sanctions against the OPEC…
Iran asks Chinese oil buyers to maintain imports after U.S. sanctions – sources
Reuters– A senior official at Iran’s state-owned oil supplier met Chinese buyers this week to ask them to maintain imports after U.S.…
Ambiguity in Trump sanctions could put humanitarian trade with Iran at risk
Bourse and Bazaar | Esfandyar Batmanghelidj: In the years prior to the nuclear deal, when Iran was under broad international sanctions, the…