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FILE: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Picture: AFP

Iran sanctions

Rouhani says Iran resists sanctions, drives US 'desperate'

By Reuters

The United States on Friday imposed another round of sanctions on Iran, including on its central bank which was already blacklisted.

  • Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a joint press conference with Austrian President following talks on 4 July 2018 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. Picture: AFP.

    Iran says sanctions show US 'afraid' of top diplomat

    The US Treasury said the sanctions would freeze any of Zarif's assets in the United States or controlled by US entities, as well as squeeze his ability to function as a globe-trotting diplomat.

    1026 days ago
  • A handout picture released by Iran's Defence Ministry on 27 July 2017 shows a Simorgh (Phoenix) satellite rocket at its launch site at an undisclosed location in Iran. Picture: AFP.

    Tensions over Iran nuclear accord: what are the stakes?

    Nearly four years after it was agreed, the 2015 Iran nuclear deal appears to be under serious threat.

    1058 days ago
  • US President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP

    Trump says new sanctions on Iran to start Monday, dials back rhetoric

    Trump indicated the government was taking a diplomatic path to put pressure on Tehran by moving to impose new sanctions.

    1065 days ago
  • Iran Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Khonsari talks with Belgian Foreign minister before their meeting at the Palais Egmont in Brussels on 11 January 2018. Picture: AFP

    Leaving nuclear treaty one of Iran's 'numerous choices' after sanctions – Zarif

    Washington has decided not to renew exemptions from US sanctions to buyers of Iranian oil, in an effort to cut Iran’s vital oil exports to zero.

    1121 days ago
  • Iran flag. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Europe launches sanctions-busting Iran payment vehicle

    The announcement may come on the sidelines of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Bucharest.

    1208 days ago
  • FILE: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Picture: AFP

    Iran facing toughest economic situation in 40 years, says President Rouhani

    Iran’s rial currency has fluctuated in value in recent months, making it difficult for ordinary people to make ends meet.

    1209 days ago
  • A handout picture provided by the office of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shows him speaking at a conference in the capital Tehran. Picture: AFP.

    Iran vows to 'proudly bypass' US sanctions

    The measures described by Washington as "the toughest sanctions ever" follow US President Donald Trump's controversial decision in May to abandon the multi-nation nuclear deal with Tehran.

    1295 days ago
  • Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Picture: AFP

    US sanctions on Iran, 'toughest ever,' take force Monday

    Taking effect Monday, the measures are the most concrete result yet of US President Donald Trump's controversial decision in May to abandon the multi-nation nuclear deal with Tehran.

    1295 days ago
  • FILE: US secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Picture: AFP.

    Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of US oil sanctions

    The Iranian military said it would launch two days of air defence drills on Monday and assured Iranians that it could neutralise any threats, according to a report.

    1295 days ago
  • FILE: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Picture: AFP.

    Trump has ‘disgraced’ US prestige - Iran’s Khamenei

    A defiant Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the renewed US sanctions - including an oil embargo - that take effect on Monday.

    1297 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu. Picture: Dirco

    Dirco welcomes decision on US sanctions affecting Iran humanitarian aid

    The court on Wednesday ordered the US remove any impediments to the free exportation of goods to Iran required for humanitarian assistance.

    1327 days ago
  • Pro-government demonstrators wave their national flag during a march in Iran's holy city of Qom, some 130km south of Tehran, on 3 January, 2018. Picture: AFP

    World Court hears Iran lawsuit to have US sanctions lifted

    The United States, which will respond formally in oral arguments on Tuesday, has yet to issue a public response.

    1365 days ago
  • Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Picture: AFP

    Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks, chides govet over economy

    Washington reimposed sanctions last week after pulling out of a 2015 international deal aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear programme in return for an easing of economic sanctions.

    1379 days ago
  • MTN's offices in Johannesburg. Picture: defenceweb.co.za

    MTN: US sanctions complicate efforts to repatriate Iran cash

    MTN, which reported a 7% drop in half-year profits on Wednesday, has around R3.4 billion in accumulated dividends and loans from its joint venture in Iran.

    1384 days ago
  • US President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP

    Trump: Firms doing business in Iran to be barred from US as sanctions hit

    European countries, hoping to persuade Tehran to continue to respect the deal, have promised to try to lessen the blow of sanctions.

    1384 days ago
  • FILE: Iranians burn an image of US President Donald Trump during an anti-US demonstration outside the former US embassy headquarters in the capital Tehran  Picture: AFP

    Renewed US sanctions target Iran’s economy

    Foes for decades, the US and Iran have been increasingly at odds over Iran’s growing political and military influence in the Middle East since Trump took office.

    1385 days ago
  • A handout picture provided by the office of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shows him speaking at a conference in the capital Tehran. Picture: AFP

    Iran files suit in international court against US over sanctions

    A State Department official said the application was without merit and the United States would fight it in the court.

    1405 days ago
  • FILE: US President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP.

    Trump accuses OPEC of manipulating oil market

    Oil prices rose on Friday on worries that US sanctions against Iran would take away significant volumes of crude oil from world markets while oil demand worldwide increases.

    1421 days ago
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