Iran's oil exports drop amid China energy shift and Trump comeback
Tanker tracking firms and energy consultants report a steady decline in Iran’s oil exports as top customer China eases buying and a second Trump administration looms.
As Trump era looms, US imposes more sanctions on Iran and Yemen's Houthis
The United States imposed sanctions against entities linked to Iran and its allies the Houthis in Yemen on Thursday just weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is due to herald even harsher pressure on Tehran.
Friday, 12/20/2024 Iran's currency was hollowed out by our sanctions, US says
The US State Department said on Wednesday that its ongoing sanctions have played a significant role in the sharp devaluation of the Iranian rial to record lows against the US dollar.
Wednesday, 12/18/2024 Iran rejects reports of declining oil exports
Iran’s oil minister denied reports on Wednesday that oil exports have declined, even as the Iranian currency continued its downward spiral and the country faced acute shortages of natural gas and electricity.
Wednesday, 12/18/2024 US charges two Iranians over Jordan drone strike which killed US troops
The US Justice Department on Monday charged two Iranians with conspiring to export sensitive US technology to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, including navigation systems used in military drones that killed three US service members.
Tuesday, 12/17/2024 Iran's nuclear chief vows 'no limits' on atomic technology
Iran’s nuclear chief said on Tuesday that the country’s nuclear technology will not be restricted, despite demands from the United States and European powers to halt high-level uranium enrichment.
Tuesday, 12/17/2024 US says remains determined to enforce sanctions on Iranian oil
A senior US diplomat insisted on Monday that Washington is committed to enforcing sanctions on Iranian oil sales, citing reports that Iran might be seeking to sell its oil supplies.
Monday, 12/16/2024 IRGC races to offload unsold oil in China before Trump takes office
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is seeking to sell oil stored in China before US president-elect Donald Trump can block sales with tougher sanctions, an informed source told Iran International.
Friday, 12/13/2024 Britain, France, Germany, warn of tougher measures on Iran
Iran faces the threat of tougher sanctions as Britain, France, and Germany warn of a potential snapback of UN measures against Tehran that were lifted as part of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Thursday, 12/12/2024 Renewed US sanctions waiver for Iran stokes Republican ire
A decision to renew a sanctions waiver for Iran in the waning days of the Joe Biden administration has raised hackles among Republicans who argue the outgoing president has consistently allowed Tehran to replenish its coffers.
Wednesday, 12/11/2024 Iran defends enrichment acceleration in face of European criticism
Iran's Foreign Ministry has rejected the joint statement issued by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany criticizing Tehran for enriching uranium to near weapons-grade, saying Tehran was acting within its international rights.
Tuesday, 12/10/2024 US may target gasoline exports to Iran amid energy crisis
The US may soon impose sanctions on gasoline exports to Iran, escalating the pressure on Tehran’s energy sector as it struggles with severe fuel shortages.
Sunday, 12/08/2024 Maximum pressure on Iran will return, Trump's adviser says
US president-elect Donald Trump will revive his maximum pressure strategy in dealing with Iran, his freshly appointed senior adviser on the Middle East Massad Boulos said, in the clearest indication yet the incoming administration would enforce Iran's isolation.
Wednesday, 12/04/2024 US slaps new sanctions on Iranian oil shadow fleet
The United States on Tuesday introduced new sanctions against 35 companies and ships over their alleged involvement in Iran's oil sales which have more than tripled between 2020 and 2023 during the Biden administration.
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