Sanctions against iran
China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report
Hengli is one of the largest companies in a network of "teapot" refineries in China that purchase sanctioned oil, according to the officials cited by WSJ.
What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer
US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next
US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia
Some $18 billion of Iranian oil sold since outbreak of war, over half of annual budget
The sales generated more than 60% of the oil revenue forecast in Iran's annual budget, Iranian Oil Minister Paknejad said.
Experts skeptical of Tehran's claim US will unfreeze $12 billion before talks begin
Mor stressed that the only favorable terms the US was likely to give Iran were terms that could be quickly retracted should the regime fail in its promises.
US sanctions 13 individuals, entities linked with Iran IRGC's missile procurement network
The sanctioned persons and organizations, who reportedly sought to source weapons that included man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS).
US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership
The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."
How the IRGC's shadow economy keeps Iran's nuclear program alive - analysis
How Iran is financed, and why US attempts to pressure Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have failed
Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list
The US has recently stepped up sanctions on Iran through "Economic Fury," a program meant to disrupt Tehran's shadow banking networks and terrorist financing schemes.
US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies
“Iran’s shadow banking system facilitates the illicit transfer of funding for terrorist purposes,” said Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury.
Behind Tehran’s calm, Iran faces deepening economic collapse
While the streets are full of people, their pockets are empty. The Iranian rial has become a liability that citizens are desperate to offload.
Why Trump’s sanctions strategy on Iran is different and working - opinion
Iran is no longer facing economic pain alone; it also faces the real possibility of infrastructure damage and long-term disruption.
Trump's Op. Economic Fury pressure campaign on Iran expands beyond Hormuz blockade - report
Operation Economic Fury began with the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz before expanding to ships providing support to the Iranian regime in international waters.
