sanctions on Iran
In Iran, some take off their hijabs as hard-liners push back
Middle East
July 15, 2019
In Iran, some take off their hijabs as hard-liners push back
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The simple act of walking has become a display of defiance for a young Iranian woman…
Can an enhanced INSTEX really work for Iran?
Middle East
July 12, 2019
Can an enhanced INSTEX really work for Iran?
INSTEX, a plan to circumvent American sanctions on Iran and facilitate international trade with the Islamic Republic, was branded a damp squib…
Trump warns Iran sanctions will ‘soon be increased substantially’
Middle East
July 11, 2019
Trump warns Iran sanctions will ‘soon be increased substantially’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that sanctions against Iran would soon be “increased substantially” after Tehran said it had exceeded…
Europeans call for urgent meeting of Iran nuclear deal parties
Middle East
July 10, 2019
Europeans call for urgent meeting of Iran nuclear deal parties
BERLIN (Reuters) – European powers accused Iran on Tuesday of “pursuing activities inconsistent with its commitments” under a 2015 nuclear…
Iran welcomes French efforts to save nuclear deal
Middle East
July 10, 2019
Iran welcomes French efforts to save nuclear deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran welcomes France’s efforts to save the 2015 nuclear deal, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on…
The world knows Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapon: Guards chief
Middle East
July 9, 2019
The world knows Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapon: Guards chief
GENEVA (Reuters) – The world knows that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapon, the head of the elite Revolutionary…
Iraq sets up ‘loophole’ in US sanctions to buy Iranian power
Middle East
July 2, 2019
Iraq sets up ‘loophole’ in US sanctions to buy Iranian power
Iraq is establishing a financial “loophole” to continue buying vital gas and electricity from Iran despite US sanctions, AFP has…
Iran says U.S. sanctions on Khamenei mean end of diplomacy: Tweet
Middle East
June 25, 2019
Iran says U.S. sanctions on Khamenei mean end of diplomacy: Tweet
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Tuesday that U.S. sanctions imposed on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top…
Iranians say their ‘bones breaking’ under US sanctions
Middle East
June 24, 2019
Iranians say their ‘bones breaking’ under US sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it’s the average person who feels it…
Trump calls off Iran strikes at the last minute: NYT
Middle East
June 21, 2019
Trump calls off Iran strikes at the last minute: NYT
WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump approved military strikes against Iran on Friday in retaliation for the downing of…