Iran sanctions

IDF Chief Zamir meets with US Air Force Chief Wilsbach to discuss Iran, regional issues

Their meeting comes as US President Donald Trump shifts from military to economic threats against the regime.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir meets US Air Force Chief Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach at the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent takes questions from reporters as he speaks during a press conference in Washington, DC on August 24, 2026. Bessent, in a column for the Financial Times, declared that an "economic D-Day" had begun against Tehran on Monday.

Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.

US halts Iran strikes 'for time being,' as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says - report

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington DC, US, August 19, 2026.

How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis


Russia and Iran conspire to weaken US dollar in joint meeting

Iranian media reported that Moscow expressed readiness to invest in Iran's steel, oil and petrochemical industries.

 Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani meets with Russia's Presidential Aide Igor Levitin in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023.

US Treasury: Iran's actions not impacted by sanctions to the extent US would like

The US recently targeted Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle industry over its supply of drones to Russia.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on President Biden's proposed budget request for the Department of the Treasury for fiscal year 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, March 22, 2023.

Iran says oil exports hit highest level since reimposition of US sanctions - Tasnim

After US sanctions were imposed on Iran in 2018, Iranian exports have taken significant hits worldwide.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration taken March 25, 2022.

Iran willing to risk worse US sanctions over Russian drone factory - analysis

Iran's arming of Russia crossed a red line and Tehran appears to believe it cannot go back - instead it's increasing its cooperation with Moscow.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

US, France condemn Iran's execution of alleged spy, UK issues sanctions

The Iranian foreign ministry announced it has summoned the UK ambassador over what it called London's "meddling in Iran's national security realm."

 Alireza Akbari, Iran's former deputy defence minister, speaks during an interview with Khabaronline in Tehran, Iran, in this undated picture obtained on January 12, 2023.

US sanctions against Iran violate Iranian people's rights - UN experts

“The sanctions not only prevent the Iranian government from addressing them effectively; they contribute to making the challenges worse,” experts at the United Nations said.

A general view of Tehran city following the increase in air pollution in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2021.

EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund

EU leaders gathered to discuss a new wave of sanctions on Iran and Russia, in addition to renewing finances for Ukraine's weaponry needs.

 EU leaders hold summit on Russian oil sanctions, in Brussels

EU imposes sanctions on 29 individuals and three organizations in Iran

As the Iranian regime faces massive protests, Europe is expanding the sanctions against the Iranians who took part in human rights violations, including members of the squad that arrested Mahsa Amini

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.

Raisi: US sanctions, military failed, so it sows civil unrest in Iran

Raisi spoke at time when protests ignited by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality policy have turned into one of the boldest challenges to the regime.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Cica Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 13, 2022.

US puts sanctions on Iran morality police, accusing unit of abusing women

Public outrage in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death last week showed no sign of abating after days of protests in Tehran and other cities.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration taken March 25, 2022