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


UK sanctions Iranian-backed, Swedish-based criminal gang 'Foxtrot,' leader

The UK announced that they have imposed sanctions on the Iranian-backed, Swedish-based criminal gang 'Foxtrot Network' and its leader, Rawa Majid

 Rawa Majid, leader of the 'Foxtrot Network' in an Interpol Red Notice arrest warrant.

EU sanctions Iranian prison officials, entities over human rights abuses

The European Union has imposed sanctions on key Iranian judiciary figures and Shiraz judiciary entities over human rights violations.

 A view of the entrance of Evin prison in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery

It was Washington's fourth round of sanctions on Iran's oil sales since President Donald Trump said in February he was re-imposing a "maximum pressure" campaign.

 Der Qader-Marschflugkörper ist während der jährlichen Militärparade in Teheran, Iran, am 21. September 2024 zu sehen.

Iran's 'shadow fleet' hit with additional sanctions from US Treasury

These actions followed multiple executive orders targeting Iranian oil sector sales, following a presidential memorandum to put maximum pressure on Iran.

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

Trump imposes sanctions on Iranian trade for 'maximum pressure campaign'

The sanctions were being done to "stem the flow of revenue the regime uses to fund destabilizing activities."

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) attend a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025.

Iran weighs response to Trump's maximum pressure, risking economic turmoil - analysis

Tehran is wary of Trump's new sanctions, and it risks seeing its economy be battered - but does not want to be seen to buckle.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israel banner with a picture of Iranian missiles on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

US issues fresh Iran, Russia sanctions over election interference, Treasury Dept says

The US Treasury said that both countries targeted the US 2024 presidential election and 'sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns.'

 ‘A MONSTER’ – Members of the IRGC attend a ground forces military drill in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran in 2022.

Iranian Rial hits record low as economic woes mount

The rial’s stronger value in 2015 during Iran’s nuclear deal, when it traded at 32,000 to the dollar, contrasts sharply with today’s conditions.

Bullets and Iranian Rial bills are seen placed over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel

The European Union also agreed to impose sanctions on seven people and seven organizations, including airline Iran Air, for their links to Iranian transfers of ballistic missiles to Russia.

 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks at an Iranian drone during his visit to the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023.

US slaps sanctions on network accused of moving billions for Iran's IRGC

The US, following the implementation of sanctions, said that the action targets Iran's vast shadow banking system used to support Iran's military.

 Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023.