A fragile calm returned to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after days of clashes, yet the United States and Iran remained far from reaching an agreement to end more than two months of conflict. Washington continued waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest proposal aimed at formally ending the war before beginning broader negotiations […]
Iran sanctions
US targets networks supplying weapons to Iran with sanctions
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and military components. The measures, announced by the United States Department of the Treasury, aim to disrupt supply networks that Washington says assist Tehran in rebuilding its missile capabilities following recent regional conflicts. According to […]
Iran orders US nuclear talks amid Trump hopes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States. President Trump said he remains hopeful of a deal to prevent military action. Both sides are signaling diplomacy while tensions remain high in the region. The talks follow Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests last month. Trump had threatened military […]
Trump signals openness to easing Iran sanctions
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has requested the lifting of heavy American sanctions, adding that he is open to discussing the matter. Speaking during a dinner with Central Asian leaders, Trump said, “Frankly, Iran has been asking if the sanctions could be lifted. Iran has got very heavy US sanctions, and it […]
Trump open to lifting Iran sanctions amid talks
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has been asking whether American sanctions against the country could be lifted. “Iran has got very heavy US sanctions, and it makes it really hard for them to do what they’d like to be able to do. And I’m open to hearing that, and we’ll […]
Pakistan regrets UNSC rejection of resolution for Iran sanctions relief
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution sponsored by China and Russia that would have extended sanctions relief for Iran for another six months under the nuclear deal. The vote in the 15-member Council was 4 in favour (Algeria, China, Pakistan, Russia) to 9 against (Denmark, France, Greece, Panama, Sierra […]
Pakistan opposes Iran sanctions, urges dialogue at UN
Pakistan strongly pushed for diplomacy over sanctions during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran’s nuclear program. The Council voted on a resolution to prevent the return of economic sanctions on Iran. However, the resolution failed to get enough votes to pass. Pakistan, along with Russia, China, and Algeria, supported the resolution. Nine members […]
Oil prices jump over 1% amid Iran sanctions and US inventory drop
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday as new US sanctions hit Iran and American crude inventories dropped sharply. Brent reached $68.44 per barrel, while US crude touched $64.66. These gains followed a strong Tuesday performance, showing signs of tighter global oil supply. The US imposed fresh sanctions on an Iranian oil shipping network, […]