US cranks up sanctions against Hezbollah
Treasury takes steps against two people and three companies accused of helping the Shiite group evade US sanctions.
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Trump is using the weapon he knows best: Economic sanctions
The U.S. president is a businessman who views the world through an economic prism. Preferring to avoid the military option, ...
Oil prices rise after US oil sanctions decision
U.S. President Donald Trump tweets that Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations will "more than make up the difference" in ...
Iran says it is prepared for end to US oil wavers
As Revolutionary Guards threaten to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran arch-rival Saudi Arabia announces it will coordinate with other oil ...
Netanyahu welcomes US decision ending exemptions for Iranian oil imports
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says move by Trump administration is intended to bring Iran's oil exports "to zero, ...
Turkey says buying Russian defense system should not trigger US sanctions
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar: Procurement of Russian S-400 missile system does not signify a change in Turkey's course. Ankara ...
US designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group
Designation to take effect in a week, Pompeo says. Measure, first of its kind, could deal major blow to Iran's ...
Iran says despite US sanctions, it has found new 'potential' oil buyers
"Despite U.S. pressures on Iranian oil market, the number of potential buyers of Iranian oil has significantly increased due to ...
Iranian president presents budget, says US sanctions will hit growth
"America's goal is to bring Iran's Islamic system to its knees ... and it will fail in this, but sanctions ...
Iran can expand ballistic missile range, says Iranian military chief
The Iranian government has ruled out negotiations with Washington over its military capabilities, particularly its missile program.