Sanctions against iran

Iran passes bill that could remove it from dirty money watchdog blacklist

Iran has been on the blacklist of the Financial Action Task Force since 2020 because it did not comply to the organization's standards on anti-terrorism financing.

 An Iranian man holds a newspaper with a cover photo of Iran and US flags in Tehran, Iran. April 19, 2025.
 A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran flag and word "Sanctions" in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website says

 Rawa Majid, leader of the 'Foxtrot Network' in an Interpol Red Notice arrest warrant.

UK sanctions Iranian-backed, Swedish-based criminal gang 'Foxtrot,' leader

 A view of the entrance of Evin prison in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022

EU sanctions Iranian prison officials, entities over human rights abuses


US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery

It was Washington's fourth round of sanctions on Iran's oil sales since President Donald Trump said in February he was re-imposing a "maximum pressure" campaign.

 Der Qader-Marschflugkörper ist während der jährlichen Militärparade in Teheran, Iran, am 21. September 2024 zu sehen.

Iran's 'shadow fleet' hit with additional sanctions from US Treasury

These actions followed multiple executive orders targeting Iranian oil sector sales, following a presidential memorandum to put maximum pressure on Iran.

 The Iranian ship Khark at an undisclosed location in Iran, September 10,2020.

Trump imposes sanctions on Iranian trade for 'maximum pressure campaign'

The sanctions were being done to "stem the flow of revenue the regime uses to fund destabilizing activities."

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) attend a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025.

Iran weighs response to Trump's maximum pressure, risking economic turmoil - analysis

Tehran is wary of Trump's new sanctions, and it risks seeing its economy be battered - but does not want to be seen to buckle.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israel banner with a picture of Iranian missiles on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

US issues fresh Iran, Russia sanctions over election interference, Treasury Dept says

The US Treasury said that both countries targeted the US 2024 presidential election and 'sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns.'

 ‘A MONSTER’ – Members of the IRGC attend a ground forces military drill in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran in 2022.

Iranian Rial hits record low as economic woes mount

The rial’s stronger value in 2015 during Iran’s nuclear deal, when it traded at 32,000 to the dollar, contrasts sharply with today’s conditions.

Bullets and Iranian Rial bills are seen placed over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel

The European Union also agreed to impose sanctions on seven people and seven organizations, including airline Iran Air, for their links to Iranian transfers of ballistic missiles to Russia.

 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks at an Iranian drone during his visit to the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023.

US slaps sanctions on network accused of moving billions for Iran's IRGC

The US, following the implementation of sanctions, said that the action targets Iran's vast shadow banking system used to support Iran's military.

 Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023.

US announces additional sanctions on Iranian entities, individuals involved in UAV development

Washington also targeted two companies and a vessel involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with a group of academic elites and scientific talents in Tehran, Iran October 19, 2022

Iran FM: European Union's decision to expand Iran sanctions is 'regrettable'

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel in what it said was retaliation against a suspected Israeli bombing of its embassy compound in Damascus.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint press conference with Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib (not pictured) in Beirut, Lebanon October 13, 2023.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 194?

IDF destroys launchers in Gaza • Rocket directly hits building in north • US shoots down Houthi UAVs •IDF destroys Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

 IDF troops evacuate wounded personnel in the North. April17, 2024.