Sanctions against iran

Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report

While Araghchi did not speak explicitly about the state of Iran's economy, the diplomats told Bloomberg that the suggestion signals the extent of the country's economic struggles.

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the UN, in Geneva Tuesday, 17th February 2026
The national flags of Pakistan and Iran flutter outside the President House in Islamabad on June 22, 2026 on the eve of Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan amid the US-Iran peace talks.

Pakistani defense company, CEO, among entities sanctioned by US over alleged support to Iran regime

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

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

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


US issues sanctions on six Iranian officials for crackdown on protesters as rial hits record low

The sanctions will target six officials who “oversee the Iranian security forces responsible for the violent crackdowns on protesters,” including Iran’s minister of the interior.

A PERSON walks past a sign at a currency exchange, as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2025.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.

US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels

The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that would lead to the identification of entities involved in oil sales conducted by the IRGC.

 The Iranian ship Khark at an undisclosed location in Iran, September 10,2020.

European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Iran’s brutal treatment of protesters

The resolution came following a heated debate on Tuesday, where the motion’s proponents decried the recent human rights violations against protesters in Iran.

Iranian flags with Reza Pahlavi and the Eiffel Tower in the background, in Paris, France, January 18, 2026

US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade

The US Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA and its chair, Jose Jesus Urdaneta Gonzalez.

Iran's Hadid 110 suicide drone

Marco Rubio announces sanctions on ICC judges over Israel investigations

"These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals, without Israel's consent," Rubio said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio represents one outlook of Republican Christian constituents, while others adhere to 'replacement theology.'

Iran's currency sinks to lowest level in history, local media blames government policy

Iranian media blamed the government's recent economic liberalization policies for adding pressure to the open rate market.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025

The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion

The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.

This picture shows new Iranian bank notes of one million, 500,000, and 100,000 rials on August 3, 2025. The economic commission of Iran's parliament revived long-delayed plans on August 3 to cut four zeros from the counrty's plunging currency, as part of efforts to simplify financial transactions.

Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns

A senior Israeli official suggests the need to act before Trump's presidency concludes, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

US sanctions official: Time is right to cut Iran's Hezbollah funding

The US has adopted a "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran meant to curb its uranium enrichment and regional influence, including in Lebanon

A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.