Us sanctions on iran

Iran war, Hormuz disruptions drive first drop in global fossil fuel emissions since 2020 - report

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall 0.4% in 2026, the first drop since 2020, partly as the Iran war cut oil and gas use. Researchers warn the decline is unlikely to last.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative
An Iranian supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar

How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference, as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, US, September 1, 2026.

Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says


Iran tanker in Gibraltar can leave when ready, U.S. legal block looms

An Iranian tanker detained in Gibraltar for breaching EU sanctions could be allowed to leave on Friday, though a last minute U.S. legal bid to halt it could yet end up back in court

THE NIMITZ-CLASS aircraft carrier ‘USS Abraham Lincoln’ transits the Strait of Gibraltar, entering the Mediterranean Sea in April

Is the Trump doctrine really just the 'spite Obama doctrine?' - analysis

The question this raises is how many major decisions - such as dealing with North Korea, China, or even leaving Syria and embracing Israel - are driven by personality.

Donald Trump speaks to Barack Obama at Trump's presidential inauguration in Washington, US, January 20, 2017

Rouhani: Iran will increase uranium enrichment to whatever levels needed

"At the current crossroads, economic war is the main field for the enemy to confront us," Major General Hossein Salami was quoted as saying.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

Germany-Iran trade collapses under U.S. sanctions - report

Data from the German Chamber of Commerce showed that trade volumes between Iran and Europe's largest economy were down 49% over the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2018.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

US Secretary of State Pompeo: Trump does not want war with Iran

Iran said on Monday it would breach curbs on its stock of low-enriched uranium in 10 days.

Iran's President Rouhani speaks about the nuclear deal in Tehran

Iranian minister: Country circumvents sanctions, yet admits difficulties

Namdar Zanganeh said that "the US has reached an 'evil maturity' in tightening the noose on Iran's economy," according to Radio Farda.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Rouhani rejects talks, says Iran faces U.S. 'economic war'

"Today's situation is not suitable for talks and our choice is resistance only"

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani listens during a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018

U.S. sanctions are limiting Iran’s ability to fund Hezbollah – report

Speaking to several Hezbollah officials, The Washington Post revealed how the Lebanese terrorist group has been forced to make cuts.

Iran's sponsorship of Hezbollah includes $800 million in annual financial support, the supply of 130,000 rockets and missiles

What happened to Iran’s 'hardliners?'

The “moderate” and “hardliner” narrative was trotted out by the Iranian regime and its explainers abroad while much stayed the same at home in Iran

US President Donald Trump

Iran gives Europe sixty days to step up to demands

Full-court press by Iranian diplomats seeks to sell its new threats internally and externally.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005