US Expands Sanctions to Iran’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ of Oil Tankers
By Timothy Gardner
WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The United States expanded sanctions against Iran's petroleum and petrochemical sectors on Friday in response to an Iranian missile attack on Israel, the administration of President Joe Biden said.
The U.S. move adds petroleum...
Ex-government Contractor Indicted for Acting as Iran Agent, Says Us Justice Department
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Federal Aviation Administration contractor Abouzar Rahmati has been indicted for acting as an agent of the Iranian government, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday.
Rahmati, 42, a naturalized U.S. citizen and...
Iran Launches Second Satellite This Year Into Orbit, State Media Says
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards, state media reported.
The launch comes as the United States and European countries accuse Iran of...
EU Mulling Steps Against Iran’s Aviation Sector Over Alleged Missile Transfer to Russia, Borrell...
PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, the bloc's chief diplomat said on Friday in reaction to reports Tehran supplied Russia with ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine.
U.S....
France Summoned Iran’s Chief Diplomat in Paris Over Tensions on Ballistic Missiles
PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry on Thursday summoned Iran's diplomatic charge d'affaires in the country over the alleged transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, a diplomatic source said on Friday.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
UK Summons Iranian Charge D’Affaires Over Transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia
LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Britain's foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned Iran's charge d'affaires, the country's most senior diplomat in London, over the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia.
"Today, in coordination with European partners and upon instruction from the...
US Imposes Sanctions Targeting Houthi, Hezbollah Trade
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday issued more sanctions targeting Houthi and Hezbollah trade networks, the U.S. Treasury Department said, as Washington increases pressure on Tehran and the Iranian-backed groups.
The U.S. Treasury...
US Issues Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Missile and Drone Program Facilitators
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on five individuals and seven entities that the Treasury Department said were facilitators for Iran's missile and drones program.
The targeted individuals and entities - based...
Polish State Company Denies Its Parts Were Used in Iranian Drones
WARSAW, July 19 (Reuters) - A Polish state-owned engineering company denied on Friday that its parts were used in Iranian combat drones, saying an ongoing investigation only concerns whether it had the required export permits.
Private broadcaster Radio Zet reported...
Oil Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Iranian Oil Catches Fire Near Singapore, Crew Rescued
By Jeslyn Lerh, Florence Tan and Jonathan Saul
SINGAPORE, July 19 (Reuters) - Two large oil tankers were on fire on Friday after colliding near Singapore, the world's biggest refuelling port, with two crew members airlifted to...
