PMO says snapback sanctions fail to disrupt port, shipping operations

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the activation of the “snapback” sanctions mechanism has not disrupted the country’s maritime operations, with ports continuing to operate at full capacity.

ICCIMA urges new outward-looking economic approach

TEHRAN – Iran’s economy must enter a new phase of outward orientation, with greater recognition of the private sector’s international role, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Head Samad Hassanzadeh said on Sunday.

S. Korea says U.N.'s reimposition of sanctions on Iran to have limited impact on bilateral ties

TEHRAN -The South Korean foreign ministry said Sunday the United Nations' move to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program is expected to have a limited impact on South Korea.

By Seyed Mehrdad Bani-Hashemi Kahangi

Sanctions and soul of a nation: Rethinking economic warfare on Iran

In the quiet corridors of Iranian hospitals, where children wait for medicine that never arrives, and in the crowded markets of southern Tehran, where inflation is rewriting the price of bread by the hour, one truth has become inescapable: the real cost of U.S. sanctions is not political—it is profoundly human.

Iraq says waiver on gas purchases from Iran still in place

TEHRAN – The United States has maintained its sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to continue purchasing natural gas from Iran, an advisor to the Iraqi prime minister said.

U.S. sanctions Iran’s oil minister for efforts to maximize oil sales

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has been placed on the latest U.S. sanctions list by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for his extensive efforts to sell Iranian oil despite ongoing sanctions.

‘Do whatever the hell you want,’ Pezeshkian says in response to Trump's threatening language  

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has repeated the country’s stance on talks with the United States, saying Tehran will not engage with Washington under any circumstances as long as President Donald Trump keeps sanctions in place and threatens Iran with military action. 

Iraq seeks to maintain gas and electricity imports from Iran amid sanction challenges

TEHRAN - Iran's exemption for exporting gas and electricity to Iraq was lifted on March 8, 2024, prompting the Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Iraqi Parliament to meet with the U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Baghdad.

Iran seen as key economic link in West Asia

TEHRAN - Iran’s economy minister has stated that regional economic cooperation is incomplete without Iran’s participation, emphasizing the country's strategic role in linking the Persian Gulf to Central Asia.

We are not happy to see sanctions against Iran, says OPEC secretary general

TEHRAN - OPEC Secretary General, Haitham Al Ghais, has said that sanctions against Iran distort the normal flow of oil in the global market.

Pakistan not to attach importance to U.S. sanctions: FM

TEHRAN - Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has pointed to the importance of President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan, noting that Islamabad does not care about the United States sanctions and will do whatever is in line with its national interests.

U.S. adds to Iran sanctions in support of Israeli regime

TEHRAN - The U.S. ramped up its sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, designating four people and two companies it says were involved in "cyber activity" on behalf of the country's military.

German-Iranian Chamber of Commerce opposes new sanctions

TEHRAN - The Germany-Iran Chamber of Commerce spoke out against new sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic in response to its legitimate attack on Israel.

Biden unlikely to intensify sanctions on Iran's oil sector: report

TEHRAN – A Reuters report on Tuesday said the Biden administration is unlikely to take any dramatic sanctions action on Iran's oil exports after Iran’s response to Israel, due to worries about boosting oil prices and angering top buyer China.