Sanctions

2021/08/01

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Cuba, pledges more measures

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on the Cuban police force and two of its leaders in response to the police’s alleged human rights violations during rare protests on the Island.

2021-07-17 21:06

One-sided justice is my ideal!

TEHRAN— July 17 marks the World Day for International Justice. The Day of International Criminal Justice is celebrated by honoring individuals working to advocate the fundamental human rights of victims affected by criminal acts. People also come together around the world to host events promoting international criminal justice and support for the International Criminal Court.

2021-07-11 16:54

World must take effective steps to lift illegal bans on developing states: diplomat

TEHRAN - The world must take “serious and effective” steps to counter the U.S. coercion against developing states, an Iranian diplomat has said.

2021-07-10 07:59

Envoy reminds U.S. that endangering public health is war crime

TEHRAN — Iran’s permanent envoy to the United Nations has censured the U.S.’s illegal and inhumane sanctions on Iran as instance of “war crime”, saying they are used as a means to endanger the Iranian nation’s health for political purposes.

2021-06-30 19:35

UN chief urges U.S. to lift all sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the United States to remove all sanctions on Iran as agreed under a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers in 2015.

2021-06-26 21:09

Vienna talks reach key point as U.S., European allies move beyond JCPOA

TEHRAN – American and European officials have launched a concerted diplomatic campaign in a bid to extract more concessions from Iran in the nuclear talks while refusing to provide assurances that they will not renege on their promises again as they did in the 2015 deal.

2021-06-25 20:13

Weaponizing sanctions is immoral, says Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN – An Iranian diplomat told a session of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that Tehran is against using sanctions as a weapon against countries, including Syria, saying such moves are “immoral and unlawful”.

2021-06-23 22:20

Rouhani says key issues in JCPOA have been resolved

TEHRAN — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the main issues in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal have been settled, noting it is now possible to have the sanctions lifted right away.

2021-06-21 17:13

U.S. preparing fresh Russia sanctions over ‘Navalny poisoning’

A top White House advisor has warned that the United States is preparing another round of sanctions against Russia over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

2021-06-20 21:41

Iranian human rights body says U.S. relaxes sanctions after Iran produced own COVID-19 vaccine

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran High Council for Human Rights said on Sunday that the United States is issuing sanctions waivers for the coronavirus-related items after Iran produced its own COVID-19 vaccine.

2021-06-16 14:13

Lifting sanctions constitutes ‘essential part’ of JCPOA: EU and U.S.

TEHRAN - The European Union and the United States have said that lifting sanctions on Iran constitutes an “essential part” of the 215 Iran nuclear agreement, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), whose possible revival is the subject of the ongoing talks in Vienna since early April, according to Press TV.

2021-06-13 21:12

By Mohammad Mazhari

Sanctions have proven ineffective: American economist

TEHRAN – Noting that the sanction is a failed policy, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University says that the U.S. is totally addicted to sanctions as an “economic weapon of war”.

2021-06-08 18:44

Zarif urges U.S. to change course

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted to the claims of his American counterpart about the necessary measures to fully resume the nuclear agreement.

2021/05/24

By Farrokh Hesabi

FFIRI lifts ban on signing foreign players and coaches

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has nullified the rule that banned Iranian football clubs from signing foreign players and coaches.

2021-05-10 16:19

Extending deal with IAEA possible, Iran says

TEHRAN – Iran on Monday voiced conditional readiness to extend a deal with the UN nuclear watchdog that is set to expire in few weeks, saying the extension of the temporary deal would depend on the Vienna talks moving in the right direction.

2021-05-05 18:27

U.S. refusing to lift all sanctions on Iran: report

TEHRAN – The United States still refusing to lift all the sanctions it has imposed on Iran and this refusal may bring Vienna's nuclear talks to a halt, according to Iran’s state TV.

2021-05-04 23:45

The Leader assigns the framework of the negotiations: Rabiei

TEHRAN— In his weekly press briefing, Ali Rabiei, spokesman for the Iranian government, stated that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution had assigned the framework for the Vienna negotiations.

2021-05-04 13:24

Leader underlines high voter turnout in the upcoming elections

TEHRAN— The Leader of the Islamic Revolution spoke with the people in a live televised speech, broadcasted by state TV Channel One, social media platforms, and networks abroad.

2021-05-01 21:45

Parliament only approves removal of all sanctions

TEHRAN— In a tweet sent out on Saturday, the spokesman for the Energy Committee of the parliament emphasized that in the issue of lifting sanctions, the Islamic Republic of Iran's official position is the removal of all sanctions so that Iran would be able to fully benefit the economic effects of lifting those sanctions.

2021-04-28 21:33

Sanctions prevent encountering health crisis

TEHRAN— Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iranian ambassador to the United Nations criticized United Nations Security Council’s inaction towards unjust sanctions against Iran during a severe pandemic on Wednesday.

2021-04-28 21:23

Why Saudis and Israelis are anxious about JCPOA talks

TEHRAN – Israel and Saudi Arabia have intensified their efforts to influence any U.S. move to return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which they have publicly opposed right from the start.

sanctions are an instance of rights violations

2021-04-27 12:26

Iran writes to EU, says the bloc exercises double standards on human rights

TEHRAN – In a strongly worded letter to the Council of the European Union, Iran formally protested against the blacklisting of several individuals and entities, saying it shows European double standards on human rights in Iran.

2021-04-18 17:30

Iran, P4+1 agree to continue talks as new understanding emerges

TEHRAN – Iran and the remaining parties to a 2015 nuclear deal agreed to continue nuclear deal talks as a top Iranian nuclear negotiator announced that the talks are leading to a new understanding.

2021-04-17 21:05

Russia, retaliating against Washington, asks 10 U.S. diplomats to leave

Russia asked 10 U.S. diplomats to leave the country in retaliation for Washington's expulsion of the same number of Russian diplomats over alleged malign activity and suggested the U.S. ambassador return home for consultations.

2021-04-16 21:56

Tehran calls Washington’s sanctions on Russia a wrong move

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday that new U.S. sanctions against Russia is a wrong move and completely unacceptable.

2021-04-16 21:31

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