US Sanctions

Iran court orders US to pay $12.6bn to thalassemia patients

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian court has ruled US must pay for damages inflicted on thalassemia patients after it deprived them of access to vital medicine as a result of sanctions following its withdrawal from JCPOA in 2018.

Iranian oil supply to China in set to rebound in March 2025

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – China's imports of Iranian oil is set to rebound in March as non-sanctioned tankers, drawn by lucrative payoffs, joined the trade replacing vessels under US embargo, trade sources and analysts said.

Trump extends Russia sanctions ahead of meeting with Zelensky

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has signed a decree extending some of anti-Russia sanctions until March 6, 2026, ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Friday.

"We will not bow to bullies," Iran's president says

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s President reaffirmed the country’s resistance to sanctions, stating that Iran will not surrender to economic pressure nor take orders from those committing war crimes.

US sanctions against Iran are illegal: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman emphasizes that the sanctions being adopted bypassing the UN Security Council are illegal, including those imposed on Iran, Russia, or any other country.

Iran reacts to fresh US sanctions on its oil trade

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly reacted to the latest US sanctions targeting vessels, individuals, and entities allegedly involved in Iran’s crude oil trade.

US imposes new illegal sanctions on Iran's oil exports

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The United States imposed a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry on Monday, sanctioning more than 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies in different countries.

Iraq rejects oil exports from Kurdistan under US pressure

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iraqi authorities have rejected reports that they have allowed a resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan region because of threats by the US government.

US piles pressure on Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's administration is piling pressure on Iraq to allow Kurdish oil exports, a report says.

Pezeshkian:

'We should not fear threat of military action, sanctions"

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the Iranian nation to stay put in the face of the enemies’ economic sanctions and threats of military aggression.

Iran-China oil flows surge as traders circumvent US sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran's oil shipments to China have surged this month as traders navigated logistical hurdles caused by stricter US restrictions, allowing delayed cargoes to reach the world's top crude importer.

FM:

Iran to not engage in any negotiations under maximum pressure

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Iran’s refusal to engage in negotiations with the United States under pressure, dismissing the notion that the country could be coerced into talks.

Report:

Iraq to ban more banks from US dollar transactions

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iraq is working with the United States to ban more local banks and financial firms from engaging in US dollar transactions, according to a report.

Car scrappage in Iran at its 10-year high: IDRO

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran has reported a new record in car scrapping amid efforts to control air pollution in large cities and to help auto manufacturers through economic difficulties caused by foreign sanctions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.