Iran sanctions

US, UK among 29 countries condemning Iranian hybrid attacks, state-sponsored violence in West

“Any attempt by Iran to threaten, silence, intimidate, harass, harm, or coerce people on our territories through proxies or any other means is unacceptable,” the statement read.

A member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026
Iranians in camouflage outfits demonstrate the use of a double-barrel anti-aircraft gun during the inauguration of a training centre by the Iranian army for "Jan-Fadayan" (those willing to sacrifice their lives) volunteers, at Haft-e-Tir Square in central Tehran on October 3, 2026.

Defense officials concerned Iran may launch missiles at Israel amid increasing US pressure

An Iranian commercial aircraft lands at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on September 25, 2026.

Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed in Tehran Monday, 27th April 2026

US sanctions 13 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry


Iran's Islamic regime using Tether cryptocurrency as 'financial lifeline,' US Senate report charges

The report ⁠found that 84% of crypto wallets that have been sanctioned by the US transacted in USDT, such as to help ​the Iranian government move money across its borders and support ​its currency.

Tether cryptocurrency logo displayed on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrency are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 2, 2021.

Iranians stagger under soaring cost of living after seven months of war with the US

How far economic strain may push Iran towards diplomatic compromise is unclear, as it tightens its own stranglehold on Gulf energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and gas prices.

An Iranian woman shops in a store in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026.

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds release for progress on nuclear issues

A US official told the 'Post' that indirect negotiations between US and Iranian officials have remained positive and constructive, but no deal will be made unless they address nuclear issues.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026.

US official gives ultimatum to nations in Middle East: Stop trade with Iran, or US will cut ties

In total Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across the Middle East and Europe, warning them to cease relationships with Iran.

US military officers salute the remains of US Army Maj. Bianca Wilkerson, who died in a non-combat related incident while deployed in Doha, Qatar in support of military operations connected to the US-Iran war, during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, September 26.

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threatens sanctions on airport service providers

The suspension of flights will begin at midnight on Wednesday.

The plane carrying the Iran's National football team flies over Los Angeles International Airport before landing on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand.

A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit

In similar Tuesday statements made to FOX, Rubio reiterated his assertion that Iran "must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media during a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

US House approves Russia sanctions bill allowing Trump tariffs of up to 100% on Kremlin partners

Notably, the Kremlin said that if Trump signed the sanctions into law, it would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

Russian VTB Bank sactioned for Iran deals bypassing US sanctions, Treasury announces

Already cut off from the dollar system over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, VTB now faces Iran-related sanctions that Treasury officials said could expose foreign banks and businesses to penalties.

 The logo of VTB bank is seen on the bank's headquarters in Tehran, Iran, May 23, 2023.

Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods

The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.

An illustration of a handshake over the backdrop of a Chinese and Iranian flag.

Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users

Iran will raise the prices of gasoline for anyone using over 110 liters per month to address the energy crisis caused by its war with the US and Israel.

Illustration shows U.S. and Iranian flags, 3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph