Monday, May 20, 2024

EU Leaders Back New Iran Sanctions After Attack on Israel

By Tassilo Hummel, Andrew Gray and Julia Payne BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider...

What Are US Sanctions on Iran? How Can Washington Impose More?

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The United States has warned it will impose new sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said new sanctions on Tehran - which could be...

US Will Use Sanctions to Disrupt Iran’s ‘Malign’ Activity, Yellen Says

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said Iran's attack on Israel last weekend and its financing of militant groups in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq threatened stability in the Middle...

ANALYSIS: Biden Unlikely to Cut Iran’s Oil Lifeline After Israel Attack

By Arshad Mohammed, Timothy Gardner and Michael Martina WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions action on Iran's oil exports from the Biden administration due to...

US Issues Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions Targeting Vessel Owner

WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday imposed new Iran-related counterterrorism sanctions against Oceanlink Maritime DMCC and its vessels, citing its role in shipping commodities on behalf of the Iranian military. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT The United...