US Sanctions
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Envoy:
US seeks to ‘break’ Russia-Iran alliance
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The United States seeks to “break” Russia's alliances with Iran and China, says Washington’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.
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US breach of promises to Iraq after the 2003 invasion
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The United States invaded and occupied Iraq promising to bring stability and reconstruct it but it made the country an unstable nation that had to grapple with internal conflicts ever after 2003.
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Ankara University Prof.:
US never seeks effective, honest nuclear talks with Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A university professor at Ankara University says that the United States never seeks effective and honest talks with Iran on its nuclear issue.
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Pres. Pezeshkian:
"1,000 nuclear sites will be built if enemy hits 100 sites"
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says that in case the enemy hits the 100 Iranian nuclear sites, the domestic experts will replace them by building 1,000 new nuclear facilities immediately.
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Iran's heavy crude oil prices surge in January: OPEC
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – According to the latest monthly report from OPEC, Iran’s heavy crude oil prices rose significantly in January, increasing by $6.65, or 9.1%, compared to December, 2024.
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Iran FM calls out Washington's hypocrisy towards country
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has released a fact sheet featuring the United States long list of historically hostile actions towards the Islamic Republic, denouncing Washington’s hypocritical approach towards the country.
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We are man of talks but not at any price: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has censured Washington's hostile policies against Tehran, saying that his administration is ready for talks to resolve problems but "not at any price."
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Cuba condemns US measures against Iran’s oil sector
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez condemned the coercive measures imposed by the Government of the United States against Iran's oil sector.
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Trump cannot bring Iran's oil exports to zero: IRGC general
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Commander of the IRGC Navy Force Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri rebuked US President Donald Trump's push to curb Iranian oil exports, saying that Trump will not be able to achieve his goal in bringing Iran oil revenues to zero.
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Any move towards talks with US to have irreparable outcomes
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – A group of university professors and scholars in Iran have emphasized that any action toward negotiations with the United States could have irreparable consequences for Iran's national security and independence.
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Iraqi expert says no alternative for imported gas from Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – An Iraqi energy expert says there is no alternative for gas imported from Iran after the US Trump administration refused to extend the sanctions waivers for Baghdad.
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Araghchi:
No trust in US after JCPOA experience
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned against trusting the US, stating that Tehran won’t negotiate under pressure.
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Iran FM Spox.:
US sanctioning of ICC aimed at affording Israeli regime
TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly criticized the US for sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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War crimes court condemns Trump's sanctions against its staff
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday said it condemned the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on its staff.
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Trump sanctions ICC, as countries oppose Gaza plan
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorizing economic and travel sanctions against people who work on International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations of US citizens or US allies, such as Israel.
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Iran strongly condemns new US sanctions on its oil exports
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has strongly condemned the latest United Sanctions on its oil exports as unjustified and in violation of international law.
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Pezeshkian responds to Trump's threats against oil exports
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian president has responded to the US president's threats to bring Iran oil exports to zero, saying that "They think that everything we do depends on oil so they can stop it, while there are many other ways."
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Lifting sanctions, not negotiating with US, to address Iran’s issues: Zarif
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Vice-President for Strategic Affairs has said that Iran’s Foreign Ministry is actively working to eliminate barriers hindering Iran's relationships with China, Africa, Russia, and neighboring states.
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Trump reimposes ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore a campaign of “maximum pressure” on Iran that he had launched in his first term.
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Trump says willing to talk to Iranian president
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says that he is willing to talk to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Farzin:
Iran's central bank tries to facilitate trade for merchants
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin has said that "We seek to facilitate for traders their international monetary communications with destination countries."
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Trump to re-impose futile pressure campaign on Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign a presidential memorandum on Tuesday to relaunch the futile Maximum Pressure campaign on Iran, Israeli regime media have cited Western media as reporting.
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Decision on sanctions against Russia up to Trump: US envoy
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – It is up to US President Donald Trump to make a decision on sanctions against Russia, his special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said.
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Russia adapted to life under sanctions: PM
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Russia has managed to adapt to foreign sanctions, increased its import substitution and own production, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during a meeting with Russian and Vietnamese business circles.
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Kremlin:
Latest US sanctions aim to destabilize energy markets
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Monday said the latest sanctions imposed by the US on Russia will destabilize international energy markets.
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Russian Foreign Ministry vows response to new US sanctions
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The United States’ hostile actions will not be left without a response and will be taken into consideration during the calculation of Russia’s external economic strategy, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in its statement.
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Cleric hails Iranian economy's resistance against sanctions
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Hassan Abu Torabi Fard has hailed the resistance of Iranian economy against the oppressive foreign sanctions.
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Iran's oil exports continue despite sanctions
TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran's oil exports continue in spite of the ongoing and intensifying US sanctions targeting the country's oil industry and speculation about a decline in Iran's oil exports is entirely unfounded and baseless.
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Speaker Johnson threatens ICC with sanctions
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The US House Speaker Mike Johnson has threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions after it issued an arrest warrant for Israeli regime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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US allows transactions with HTS but keeps sanctions
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The US has issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with the ruling HTS ruling body for 6 months, as part of efforts purportedly seeking to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance following Bashar Assad' downfall.