Sanctions against iran

China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report

Hengli is one of the largest companies in a network of "teapot" refineries in China that purchase sanctioned oil, according to the officials cited by WSJ.

An Oil tanker named Yu fu Zuo unload imported crude oil at the crude oil terminal of in Qingdao port, in China's eastern Shandong province on July 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump listens to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speak ahead of the launch of Trump investment accounts in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 6, 2026.

What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer

A senate staffer walks near the U.S. Capitol as negotiations for the Senate's final votes of the legislative session continue, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 7, 2026.

US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next

An Iranian cleric walks past a billboard depicting a portrait of the former commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, on February 21, 2026.

US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia


US sanctions production, transfer of Iranian drones to Russia

The US Treasury Department said it imposed sanctions on the Shahed Aviation Industries Research Center.

Shahed-131 recovered in Ukraine

EU imposes sanctions on 29 individuals and three organizations in Iran

As the Iranian regime faces massive protests, Europe is expanding the sanctions against the Iranians who took part in human rights violations, including members of the squad that arrested Mahsa Amini

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.

US imposes sanctions on Iran-based foundation over Salman Rushdie bounty

The US Treasury Department said it had designated the Iran-based 15 Khordad Foundation a Specially Designated Global Terrorist for placing a $3.3 million bounty on Rushdie.

The writer Salman Rushdie interviewed during Heartland Festival in Kvaerndrup, Denmark, June 2, 2018.

Iran's Raisi says thwarting US sanctions needs new solutions

Ebrahim Raisi: "The SCO needs to adopt new solutions and take specific measures to counter draconian US sanctions and its unilateralism, such as sustainable trade among its member states."

 ‘WE HAVE seen, in recent days, how harshly Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken about Israel,’ says the writer. ‘He has even threatened Israel with total annihilation if it undertakes attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.’

Ex-IDF intel. chief: It's getting harder and harder to stop Iran

Former Mossad official: How will we stop Iranian nukes if JCPOA talks fail?

 THEN-IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Tamir Hayman speaks at a conference in Tel Aviv, 2019. He has said he prefers a return to the JCPOA that ‘would push Iran back, far-off from 90% enrichment

US imposes sanctions on Iran over cyber activities, cyberattack on Albania

The move comes after Albania severed diplomatic relations with Iran on Wednesday for the same incident, ordering Iranian diplomats and embassy staff to leave within 24 hours.

 Personnel of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran can be seen through a closed door, as Albania cuts ties with Iran and orders diplomats to leave over cyberattack, in Tirana, Albania, September 7, 2022.

On the Iranian street, prospect of revived nuclear deal sparks economic hope

Most Iranians support a return to the deal but many think the country’s leaders are working to promote their own interests rather than those of average citizens, experts say

Iranians shout slogans during a protest against President Donald Trump's decision to walk out of a 2015 nuclear deal, in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2018.

US Treasury sanctions companies involved with Iran Petrochemical

The US Treasury announced sanctions against UAE and HK-based companies accused of facilitating the sale and transfer of Iranian petrochemical products.

 Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, DC

Binance served crypto traders in Iran for years despite US sanctions

Crypto traders in Iran found trading with Binance for years despite US sanctions.

Trading

Sanction relief for Iran is a double-edged sword - opinion

Any sanction relief Iran experiences in return for reducing its nuclear program will allow it to strengthen its proxy organizations across the globe.

 AN IRANIAN woman holds a Hezbollah flag during a rally in Tehran in support of the Palestinians, last year.