EU Sanctions

China, Russia top list of states with largest trade surplus

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – China and Russia became the world leaders in trade surplus last year, according to a sturdy.

Medvedev:

Western sanctions target ordinary Russians rather than gov.

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – By imposing its anti-Russian sanctions, the West is obviously fighting against the country’s ordinary citizens, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

Iran reserves right to respond to EU, UK sanctions: Spox.

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Condemning the recent anti-Iran sanctions announced by the European Union and the UK, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani said that Iran reserves its right to respond to such hostile moves.

EU announces sanctions on Russia, Iran, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The European Union on Tuesday imposed sanctions on nine people in Russia, Iran and Afghanistan on Tuesday.

EU official warns of sanctions if China arms Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – It would be an absolute red line if China provided weapons to Russia, a senior European Union official said on Friday, adding that the EU would respond with sanctions.

Iran UN envoy calls for full lifting of anti-Syria sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to the United Nations called for the immediate, complete, and unconditional cancellation of the unjustified sanctions against quake-ravaged Syria and the increase of humanitarian aid.

Canada announces sanctions on 12 Iranian individuals

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs announced Monday that her country is imposing additional sanctions on 12 Iranian security officials in continuation of support for recently failed riots.

Dutch FM:

New EU sanctions package blacklists 121 Russian entities

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The EU’s new sanctions package against Russia comprises 121 individuals and legal entities, Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Saturday, according to media reports.

EU, Canada imposes new sanction package against Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The European Union and Canada introduced a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia in light of the anniversary of the start of the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine.

EU says temporarily lifting sanctions on Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Two weeks after the devastating earthquake in Syria that had already been contending with harsh US and European sanctions, the EU has decided to temporarily ease the sanctions in order to supposedly speed up aid delivery.

UK imposes sanctions on Russia, Iranian entities, individuals

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The United Kingdom on Friday announced fresh sanctions on Russian entities and imposed export ban on items used by Russia in the battlefield.

Iran announces new sanctions on EU, UK individuals, entities

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced sanctions on 13 entities and 15 individuals in the European Union and eight British officials.

British foreign secretary summons Iranian charge d’affaires

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly summoned Iran’s most senior diplomat to Britain on Monday over alleged threats against London-based anti-Iran media.

EU targets Iran again with new sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on two organizations and 32 Iranians in continuation of its intervention in Iranian internal affairs.

EU sanctions Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Corporation (HESA) has been added to the EU’s Russia sanctions list.

Australia imposes sanctions on Iranian officials

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – In continuation of Canberra's anti-Tehran policies, it imposed sanctions on 16 Iranian individuals and entities.

US added seven Iranian entities to its blacklist

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The United States on Tuesday added seven Iranian entities to its trade blacklist for alleged links with Russia.

Govt spox.:

Iran oil sales increasing despite stepped-up West's pressures

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government said that oil sales are increasing despite the increased sanctions by the western countries which aim to force Iran to make concessions in talks.

Iran-Russia banking SWIFT-like system launched

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – An official with the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said Sunday that Iran and Russia signed an MoU to connect their banking messaging systems through which financial and banking exchanges will be facilitated.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Europe to face Iran hard response if takes anti-IRGC moves

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – If Europeans take an action against IRGC and influence Iran's military sector or governing bodies, they would face Iran's hard reaction and response, the Iranian Foreign Minister said on Sunday.

Iran sanctions 30 individuals, 4 entities of EU, UK

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has updated its list of sanctions against some of the EU and United Kingdom regime's individuals and entities.

Iran to soon announce sanctions on EU, UK

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iran will soon announce fresh sanctions against human rights violators and promoters of terrorism in the European Union and the UK, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani said on Tuesday.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian figures

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – UK on Monday announced sanctions on new Iranian figures over the recent execution of the spy Alireza Akbari and alleged human rights violations.

EU adopts new package of sanctions on Iran: presidency

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The EU ministers on Monday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Iran, the Swedish EU presidency said, according to media reports.

Russia’s oil production up by 2% despite sanctions: Putin

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Oil production in Russia increased by 2% to 535 million tons despite sanctions against Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, according to media reports.

West sanctions clear example of ‘media dictatorship’: IRIB

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The head of the Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has censured Western-led sanctions against the broadcaster, saying the bans are in contravention of the principle of freedom of speech and a clear manifestation of "media dictatorship."

Putin:

Russia outperforming many G20 members, despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russia is showing better economic results than many other G20 nations despite mounting sanctions pressure, President Vladimir Putin has stated.

Moscow to extend ban on trucks from ‘unfriendly countries’

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Russian government will extend a ban on cargo transit by road for companies from countries that have placed similar restrictions on Moscow.

EU announces new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The European Union announced new sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Monday for alleged human rights and the use of Iranian drones in the war in Ukraine.