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Coronavirus scare: Iran accuses US of 'economic terrorism,' urges sanctions

The foreign minister said sanctions have made difficult for the country to export oil and impossible to import medicine and medical equipment, including to identify and treat coronavirus patients

Coronavirus scare: Iran accuses US of 'economic terrorism,' urges sanctions
Updated On : 13 Mar 2020 | 3:00 AM IST

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions on Iran: US official

We have no evidence that India is running afoul of US sanctions, Special US Representative to Iran, Brian Hook, told reporters at the Foreign Press Centre

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions on Iran: US official
Updated On : 21 Aug 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

Gibraltar government rejects US demand to detain Iranian oil tanker

Gilbraltar's government said it could not seek a court order to detain the ship because US sanctions against Iran were not applicable in the European Union

Gibraltar government rejects US demand to detain Iranian oil tanker
Updated On : 19 Aug 2019 | 12:15 AM IST

Iran sanctions will 'soon be increased substantially', warns Trump

Iran has long been secretly 'enriching,' in total violation of the terrible $150 billion deal made by John Kerry and the Obama Administration, Trump said

Iran sanctions will 'soon be increased substantially', warns Trump
Updated On : 10 Jul 2019 | 10:22 PM IST

Iran playing with fire, says Trump after Tehran exceeds nuclear deal limit

The White House had earlier said that 'the United States and its allies will never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons'

Iran playing with fire, says Trump after Tehran exceeds nuclear deal limit
Updated On : 02 Jul 2019 | 9:10 AM IST

US Air Force F-22 stealth fighters return to Middle East amid Iran tensions

A photo handout showed five of the jets flying above the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

US Air Force F-22 stealth fighters return to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Updated On : 29 Jun 2019 | 1:19 PM IST

Trump imposes sanctions on Iran's supreme leader Khamenei, top officials

Trump told reporters the sanctions were in part a response to last week's downing of a US drone by Iran, but would have happened anyway

Trump imposes sanctions on Iran's supreme leader Khamenei, top officials
Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 9:42 AM IST

US prepared to engage with Iran if it behaves like 'normal nation': Pompeo

Iran suggests that the country may be willing to hold talks if Washington showed it respect.

US prepared to engage with Iran if it behaves like 'normal nation': Pompeo
Updated On : 02 Jun 2019 | 6:51 PM IST

Iran says will defend itself against aggression as Iraq offers support

Strains have increased between Iran and the United States after this month's attack on oil tankers in the Gulf region.

Iran says will defend itself against aggression as Iraq offers support
Updated On : 26 May 2019 | 9:21 PM IST

India has ended Iranian oil imports to comply with US sanctions: Envoy

India says it has also ended all imports from Venezuela because it considered itself a partner of the United States.

India has ended Iranian oil imports to comply with US sanctions: Envoy
Updated On : 24 May 2019 | 1:57 AM IST

Iran will 'suffer greatly' if it acts against US, warns Donald Trump

Trump was responding to questions on US military build-up against Iran and if he was at war with Tehran

Iran will 'suffer greatly' if it acts against US, warns Donald Trump
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 9:56 AM IST

Only one Indian buyer of Iran takes up Saudi's offer of extra oil: report

In June, Saudi Arabia will supply an additional 250,000 tonnes (2 million barrels) of oil to Mangalore Refinery (MRPL) on top of its normal requirement of about 320,000 barrels

Only one Indian buyer of Iran takes up Saudi's offer of extra oil: report
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 6:48 PM IST

Saudi pledges steady supply as Trump ends waivers for oil imports from Iran

The Saudis are closely monitoring oil-market developments after the US announcement regarding export sanctions on Iran, Al-Falih said in a statement

Saudi pledges steady supply as Trump ends waivers for oil imports from Iran
Updated On : 23 Apr 2019 | 1:37 PM IST

How US ending Iran sanctions waiver could affect oil markets and more

The move threatens to squeeze supplies further in a market that's already facing supply disruptions from Venezuela to Libya and Nigeria

How US ending Iran sanctions waiver could affect oil markets and more
Updated On : 22 Apr 2019 | 11:46 AM IST

Tough times ahead for India? US rules out further Iran oil sanction waivers

Iran's crude exports will be severely curtailed for a third month in January as it struggles to find new buyers amid US sanctions even though its traditional customers secured temporary waivers

Tough times ahead for India? US rules out further Iran oil sanction waivers
Updated On : 12 Jan 2019 | 4:17 PM IST

If US stops our oil, no oil will be exported from Gulf: Iran's Rouhani

Rouhani last threatened to close the Gulf in July when he warned the US 'should not play with the lion's tail'

If US stops our oil, no oil will be exported from Gulf: Iran's Rouhani
Updated On : 04 Dec 2018 | 5:18 PM IST

Exempted some countries from Iran sanctions to keep oil prices down: Trump

Trump said the sanctions may get tougher as time goes by, but he does not want them to have any effect on the global oil prices

Exempted some countries from Iran sanctions to keep oil prices down: Trump
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 1:58 PM IST

Iran sanctions: Experts hail US exemptions to India for Chabahar port

The Chabahar Port is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade by India, Iran and Afghanistan with central Asian countries

Iran sanctions: Experts hail US exemptions to India for Chabahar port
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 1:45 PM IST

US warns ports, insurance cos to stay away from Iranian ships

Since Monday, the United States has aimed to end all of Iran's sales of oil, its crucial export

US warns ports, insurance cos to stay away from Iranian ships
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 1:01 PM IST

US determined to push Iranian oil exports to zero without price spike: Hook

Hook declined to give details of the confidential bilateral deals with the countries, which include China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Greece, Italy and Turkey

US determined to push Iranian oil exports to zero without price spike: Hook
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 12:35 PM IST