US Sanctions

Oil min.:

Iran’s oil exports continue despite US revocation of waivers

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s oil exports continue uninterrupted despite the US revoking a 60-day sanctions waiver, according to Minister Mohsen Paknejad, who cited pre-existing mechanisms to neutralize the impact of the American move.

Iran denounces culture of impunity that has enabled US crimes

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Mission to the United Nations said US has never been held accountable for the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 or subsequent attacks on Iranian civilians, arguing this impunity has enabled the continuation of US crimes.

China calls on US to lift sanctions on Iran, enforce MoU: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to lift its unilateral sanctions imposed against Iran and fully implement the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad.

Iran installs giant homemade drilling rig in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iran has successfully installed a super-sized domestically-made drilling rig at a key oilfield in the Persian Gulf despite tough US and international sanctions that bars its access to foreign technology.

US authorizes Iranian oil and echemical products sales

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department has issued ⁠a general ⁠license for Iran that authorizes the production, delivery, and sale of crude ⁠oil and petrochemical ⁠and petroleum products.

China imposes fresh sanctions on 56 US firms

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China has imposed fresh export restrictions on 56 US companies, including rare earth producers and defense-related firms, retaliating against Washington's recent decision to blacklist several major Chinese firms.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Natl. unity has played decisive role in foiling enemy’s plots

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that national unity and amity has played a decisive and key role in thwarting enemy’s sinister plots orchestrated against the country.

Lebanon integral part of any agreement: Iranian lawmaker says

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said the United States lacks a “serious will” to reach an implementable framework, emphasizing that Lebanon remains an inseparable part of any agreement for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran joins countries in producing advanced cryogenic parts

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran has joined a small group of countries capable of designing and manufacturing advanced cryogenic equipment after a domestic company developed a key cryogenic heat exchanger used in major industries.

Economic war is main front after enemy's military failure

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says the main battlefield between Iran and its foreign adversaries has shifted to the economy and people's livelihoods.

Iran exporting 1.4m crude bpd despite US naval blockade: IEA

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said that Iran is exporting 1.4 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) in spite of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian tanker arrives in Kharg in defiance of US blockade

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Yet another Iranian LPG tanker under US sanctions has successfully entered Iranian waters and docked at Kharg Island, media citing related imagery by satellite reported on Monday.

China rejects illegal US sanctions against Iran: FM spox

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – China has firmly rejected the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on three of its companies over allegations of enabling Iranian military operations, vowing to protect its businesses from unilateral restrictions.

Iran's oil exports unstoppable: senior lawmaker

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The head of the Energy Commission of the Iranian Parliament has emphasized the measures taken against Iranian oil tankers are illegall and cannot prevent Iran from exporting its oil.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for allegedly supplying weapons and drone components to Iran's Armed Forces.

Second Iranian super tanker reaches Far East

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Tanker Trackers data indicates that another Iranian supertanker has arrived in East Asia, signaling a continued flow of oil shipments in the region.

Iran reviewing US response to 14-point plan: spox

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iran confirmed on Sunday that the United States has delivered its response to Tehran’s proposed 14-point plan through Pakistani mediators, and that the Islamic Republic is currently reviewing the document.

No legal limits on level of uranium enrichment: UN mission

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has stated that there is no limitation on the level of uranium enrichment from a legal standpoint.

China bans implementation of US sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a legal ban against the implementation or compliance with US sanctions against five Chinese companies for alleged oil trade with Iran.

US imposes new sanctions on 33 Iran entities, individuals

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The US Department of the Treasury has announced the fresh sanctions imposed against 33 Iranian entities and individuals.

Oil prices jump about 5% over US action

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Oil prices jumped about 5% in Monday after the US Navy action in continued its naval bolckade against Iran and closure of Strait of Hormuz.

VP stresses Hormuz management to help with sanctions removal

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the end of the war hinges on the end of oppressive sanctions on the country.

Iran will definitely participate in the World Cup

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The FIFA President has issued his latest and most definitive remarks regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup, putting an end to recent speculation.

India makes 1st Iran oil purchase in 7 yrs with no problems

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

Iran has no oil in international waters: oil ministry

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Oil Ministry has said Iran has no oil on the international waters as US treasury secretary said Washington temporarily eased sanctions to allow Tehran to sell crude “it has stored on the water.”

US lifts sanctions on 140m barrels of Iranian oil

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The US secretary of treasury announced on Friday Washington lifted sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iran’s oil after US aggression which led to disruptions in maritime transport and an increase in global prices.

Iran earns $8.7b in profit from oil sales in recent war

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has earned $8.7 billion profit from selling oil since the outbreak of recent war waged by US and Israel against the country on Feb. 28

Mokhber:

Iran to draw ban regime for Strait of Hormuz after war

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Expediency Council Mohammad Mokhber says that a new regime will be drawn for the Strait of Hormuz to sanction the domination-seeking powers.