Tehran denies any talks with Washington despite Trump comment
Iran said on Wednesday that no negotiation process is underway with the United States, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim a day earlier that the two sides had begun talks.
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US Representative says bipartisan bill will squeeze Iran oil trade
US Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho said on Monday that a bipartisan bill he is co-sponsoring will sap Iranian oil profits and disrupt funding for its armed allies in the Middle East.
Trump says Republicans drafting bill to broaden Russia sanctions to include Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republican lawmakers are preparing legislation that would impose sweeping sanctions on countries conducting business with Russia, with Iran potentially included in the scope of the measures.
US lawmakers urge probe into China’s missile fuel precursor supplies to Iran
Two Democratic members of the United States Congress urged the Secretary of State and CIA Director to investigate a large shipment of missile propellant precursor material from China to Iran.
Khamenei endorses US talks if Iran's interests safeguarded, aide says
A senior member in Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's office said on Thursday that Iran's leader views talks with the United States as acceptable if they mitigate threats to the country and advanced its interests.
US expands sanctions to break Iran’s missile, drone supply chain
The United States on Tuesday announced sweeping sanctions on 32 individuals and companies across eight countries it accused of helping Iran rebuild its ballistic missile and drone programs after setbacks sustained during a June conflict with Israel.
Iran hiding atomic bomb pursuit behind talks, prominent Tehran-based critic says
Iran’s nuclear negotiations have long served to buy time for building atomic weapons, prominent Tehran-based political commentator Sadegh Zibakalam said in a debate published on Tuesday.
Iran hits back at US call to cut Hezbollah funding
The Islamic Republic’s embassy in Lebanon on Tuesday fired back at remarks made by a top US sanctions official who urged Beirut to cut Tehran's funding to its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.
US sending mixed messages on nuclear talks, Iran deputy FM says
Iran accused the United States of sending mixed signals on reviving nuclear talks, saying the June strikes on its nuclear facilities war undermined ongoing diplomacy and efforts toward a peaceful agreement.
Iran oil sales hit seven-year high despite US sanctions, trackers say
Iran exported more than 2.2 million barrels of crude oil per day in October, marking its highest level since 2018 when US President Donald Trump launched his so-called maximum pressure campaign against Tehran, data from shipping trackers show.
US lifts some Syria sanctions, keeps curbs on Iran and Russia business
The United States on Monday suspended sanctions on Syria for 180 days except for certain transactions involving Iran and Russia, according to a statement by the Treasury.
US sees chance to strip Hezbollah of arms by choking Iran’s cash flow
The United States is seeking to exploit what it sees as a rare opportunity in Lebanon to choke off Iranian funding to Hezbollah and press the group to disarm, a senior Treasury official said, as Washington steps up efforts to contain Tehran’s regional influence.
Trump says Iran has asked about lifting US sanctions
Iran has approached Washington to ask whether US sanctions could be lifted, US President Donald Trump told the leaders of the C5+1 Central Asian countries at the White House on Thursday.
UK-sanctioned Iranian tycoon owns £33.7 million London mansion – report
An Iranian businessman sanctioned by the UK government for allegedly funding Iran’s Revolutionary Guards owns a £33.7 million ($44.3 million) mansion on an exclusive London street, according to a report by an investigative watchdog.
US sanctions Hezbollah's Iran-linked 'cash network'
The United States Treasury on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network of alleged Hezbollah financiers it says channelled tens of millions of dollars from Iran into Lebanon this year.
Australia passes law to list state sponsors of terrorism
Australia’s Parliament has passed a law allowing the government to list foreign state entities such as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as sponsors of terrorism, after intelligence linked the group to antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
US probes Iranian oil tycoon over suspected sanctions breaches - BBG
The US Justice Department is investigating whether a son of Iran’s former security chief breached sanctions while using a global network of banks, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.
Russia, Iran sanctions create unprecedented offshore oil build-up - Swiss trader
Western sanctions on Russia and Iran have led to an unprecedented buildup of oil held on tankers at sea, effectively absorbing excess supply and preventing a global glut, the head of commodities trader Gunvor Group said on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Iran's runaway inflation empties tables, pushes children out of school
A new report by Iran’s Statistical Center (ISC) reveals a sharp acceleration in food inflation, hitting millions of families where it hurts most.
US envoy bound for Mideast to ramp up pressure on Iran
A senior treasury official is traveling to the Middle East in a bid to ramp up pressure on Tehran and its armed affiliates, Reuters reported on Friday.
Iran appoints official accused of Argentina bombing as deputy military chief
A former commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guards accused by Argentine prosecutors of involvement in a deadly 1994 bombing of a Jewish center was appointed the deputy chief of Iran's armed forces general staff, Iranian media reported on Thursday.
UK sanctions Iranian banker accused of aiding Revolutionary Guards
The United Kingdom on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian businessman accused of providing financial and material support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the country's formidable transnational military organization.