ifmat - US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran petroleum

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s petroleum

The United States is committed to significantly reducing Iranian energy exports and will sanction those facilitating Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade. Today, the Department of the State is designating six entities that have engaged in the transport ...
ifmat - Iran seeks to receive S-400 missile systems from Russia

Iran seeks to receive S-400 missile systems from Russia

Iran has requested a new air-defense system, S-400s, from Russia, which could prove disastrous for Israel. Russia has yet to publicly confirm if it will supply the S-400s in question. If supplied, Iran will need
ifmat - British navy says it seized smuggled Iranian missiles

British navy seizes Iran weapons shipment off Oman

A British warship intercepted a boat smuggling Iranian weapons, including anti-tank missiles, off the coast of Oman in a joint operation with US forces last week, officials said Thursday. The small craft, travelling
ifmat - Belgium PM tells Iranian leader to free aid worker

Belgium PM tells Iranian leader to free aid worker

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Wednesday urged Iran's president to "immediately" set free an aid worker held by Tehran in a case denounced as hostage diplomacy. Iran arrested Olivier Vandecasteele