sanctions
Iranian president accuses US of savagery after new sanctions
Middle East
September 26, 2020
Iranian president accuses US of savagery after new sanctions
(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States on Saturday of “savagery” for inflicting $150 billion of damage…
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
Middle East
September 25, 2020
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran…
UK is preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus
World
September 24, 2020
UK is preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus
LONDON (AP) — Britain is preparing sanctions on individuals allegedly involved in human rights violations in Belarus, working with the…
Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions
Middle East
September 23, 2020
Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Grappling with a weakened economy and the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s president…
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism
Middle East
September 22, 2020
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday slapped new sanctions on Iran’s defense ministry and others involved in its…
Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US
Middle East
September 20, 2020
Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Iranian rial fell to a record low against the US dollar on the unofficial market on…
UN chief says no action on UN Iran sanctions due to ‘uncertainty’
Middle East
September 20, 2020
UN chief says no action on UN Iran sanctions due to ‘uncertainty’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he cannot take any action…
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
Middle East
September 17, 2020
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
WASHINGTON (AP) — In defiance of overwhelming opposition, the United States is preparing to declare that all international sanctions against…
Macron calls Lebanese politician as cabinet deadline looms
Middle East
September 13, 2020
Macron calls Lebanese politician as cabinet deadline looms
BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has held a call with Lebanon’s parliamentary speaker to try to remove an…
Europe’s south tells Turkey: resume talks this month or risk sanctions
World
September 11, 2020
Europe’s south tells Turkey: resume talks this month or risk sanctions
AJACCIO, France (Reuters) – The European Union will draw up a list of new sanctions on Turkey at the end…