France Bans Iran’s Mahan Air for Flying Arms, Troops to Syria, Elsewhere
By John Irish
PARIS, March 25 (Reuters) - France has banned flights in and out of the country by Iran's Mahan Air, accusing it of transporting military equipment and personnel to Syria and other Middle East...
Anti-Money-Laundering Body Gives Iran Until Feb to Complete Reforms
PARIS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The international group that monitors money-laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.
The...
Christians in Iran Are Arrested for Practicing Faith, Charity Says
By Natasha Phillips
At least 115 Christians were arrested last year for practicing their faith in Iran, according to a report by Article 18, a London-based nonprofit that promotes freedom of religion in the country.
There...
Progress in Iran Deal talks, But Trump Stance Uncertain
By Arshad Mohammed and John Irish
WASHINGTON/PARIS, April 12 (Reuters) - European officials are making headway toward an agreement to address U.S. concerns about the Iran nuclear deal, a European diplomat said on Thursday, but a...
EU Leaders Struggle To Save Iran Economic Ties From US Sanctions
By Gabriela Baczynska
SOFIA, May 16 (Reuters) - European Union leaders agreed on Wednesday to try to keep the Iran nuclear deal alive and maintain their reviving economic cooperation with Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew...
Iran Tanker Could Leave Gibraltar on Friday Unless U.S. Legal Bid Succeeds
By Kate Holton
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - An Iranian tanker caught in the standoff between Tehran and the West could sail free from British territory Gibraltar on Friday, unless a last-ditch push by the...
Turkey’s Halkbank Urges Dismissal of Iran Sanctions Criminal Case in U.S.
By Jonathan Stempel
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Halkbank on Friday urged a judge to dismiss a U.S. indictment accusing the state-owned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions, even as it seeks the judge's...
France on ICC Arrest Warrant for Putin: No-One Should Escape Justice
PARIS, March 17 (Reuters) - The French government said on Friday that "no-one should escape justice", as it reacted to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russia President Vladimir Putin.
"No-one responsable for...
Four Charged in Connection With Boat That US Navy Seals Died Raiding
By Dan Whitcomb and Jasper Ward
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Four men were charged on Thursday in connection with a vessel that was intercepted by the U.S. Navy in January while allegedly transporting Iranian-made weapons, the U.S....
Iran Sentences Two to Death in Fight Against Economic Crimes
DUBAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Iranian special courts set up in a drive against economic crime have sentenced two people to death, state media said on Sunday, as the country faces renewed U.S. sanctions and...
