Iran sanctions

US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran

The US and 40 partner countries convened in Prague to discuss the implementation of reimposed UNSCRs against Iran, focusing on its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.

An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.
Supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside the Iranian embassy during a protest in London, Britain, June 22, 2025

Iranian property tycoon faces UK sanctions under IRGC funding claims - Financial Times

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

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

Protesters demand the removal of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani from Emory's medical department, January 2026.

Emory University removes Iranian official Larijani's daughter from medical faculty - report


Planes flying from Lithuania to SE Asia mysteriously land in Iran

The aircrafts' transponders - which enable them to be identified on air traffic control radars - were turned off on entry into Iranian airspace.

A plane carrying Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian lands in Damascus International Airport, in Damascus, Syria March 23, 2022

European Union places new sanctions on Iran for attack on Israel, aiding Russia

The European Union and the United States added new sanctions against Iran on Friday after its repeated supplies of weaponry to Russia and terror groups in the Middle East.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei votes during runoff parliamentary elections in Tehran, Iran, May 10, 2024.

US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program

The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of pressure" to contain and degrade Iran's military capacity and effectiveness, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. 

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan takes questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 10, 2023.

EU considering sanctions on Iran, Hamas - report

The documents also showed that the EU wants Arab states to have a strong presence in any sanctions regime.

People rally against Iranian regime during a European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs council in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2023.

Iran looks to boost missile program, even with new US restrictions

Now that sanctions have expired, other regional and global powers are looking to Iran.

 A new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" with a range of 1400 km, unveiled by Iran

UK sanctions Iranians to mark anniversary of Mahsa Amini death

The sanctions impose a British travel ban on those named, block any of their British assets and prevent UK entities from doing business with them.

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US seizes Iranian crude oil linked to IRGC smuggling

 The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

Elderly Virginia man imprisoned for conspiring with Iran

The 72-year-old had set up an elaborate network of businesses across the US, Iran and the UAE to ship controlled petroleum substances.

Iranian pro-government protesters burn an U.S. flag as they attend a demonstration in Tehran, Iran

Europe not planning to ‘snapback’ Iran sanctions despite continued violations

Western states have been hesitant to discuss sanctions, while Washington and Tehran held indirect talks for an informal agreement that would have Iran freeze its nuclear program.

 A billboard with a photo of a new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" and with text reading "400 seconds to Tel Aviv" is seen on a building in Tehran, Iran June 8, 2023.

E3 planning to keep Iran sanctions despite sunset

The Foreign Office did note that Iran’s repeated development and testing of ballistic missiles violates the UN Security Council resolution banning them from doing so.

 A billboard with a photo of a new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" and with text reading "400 seconds to Tel Aviv" is seen on a building in Tehran, Iran June 8, 2023.