The U.S. is trying to seize around 2 million barrels of what it thinks is Iranian oil, according to people familiar with the matter, in Washington’s latest attempt to block the Islamic Republic’s energy exports.
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Iran lifts last remaining restriction on nuclear program
Iran has lifted the last remaining limitation imposed on its nuclear program, announcing that its nuclear facilities have begun the process of producing uranium metal, Russian Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper reported.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.
Imposing sanctions on Iranian entities for activities related to conventional arms proliferation
Iranian conventional arms proliferation poses a persistent threat to regional and international security, as evidenced by Iran’s continued military support and confirmed arms transfers that fuel ongoing conflict in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and elsewhere.
Iranian venture firm investing in cyber tech is subject of U.S. sanctions
The U.S. sanctioned an Iranian venture capital firm on Wednesday that the Treasury Department said invests in cyberspace and information technology.
Ontario men accused of shipping highly sophisticated U.S. equipment to Iran against sanctions
Two Iranian men living in Canada are accused by U.S. authorities of buying “highly sophisticated” manufacturing and transportation equipment and secretly shipping it to Iran to circumvent strict sanctions.
The U.S. targets Iran’s key henchman Abu Fadak in Iraq
On Wednesday Abu Fadak al-Mohammadawi, was listed as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
Iran’s man in Yemen is a high-ranking IRGC officer
This is a new phase in Iranian activity after the Soleimani assassination: Iran stepping up control of northern Yemen with the close supervision of its new “ambassador,” who specializes in manufacturing and launching ballistic and anti-aircraft missiles.
U.S. sanctions Iranian pharmaceutical company that produced Coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. administration continued its strict economic blockade of Iran this week, as Washington sanctioned more individuals and entities in the Islamic Republic.
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian foundations – EIKO and Astan Quds Razavi
The United States on Wednesday blacklisted two Iranian foundations controlled by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and their subsidies, saying the institutions enabled Iran’s elite to sustain a “corrupt” system of ownership over large parts of the economy.
Federal authorities accuse 3 of exporting U.S. goods to Iran
Three people have been charged with working to export United States goods to Iran against federal law, authorities said Tuesday.
