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Europe's oil standoff
Heidi N. Moore Jan 23, 2012
As part of the effort to prevent Tehran from developing its nuclear weapons program, the EU unites on imposing sanctions against Iran.
EU, U.S. announce tougher sanctions on Iran
Scott Tong Jan 23, 2012
The hope is further isolation by freezing assets and penalizing the banks that do business with Iran.
Geithner asks China for help with sanctions on Iran
Rob Schmitz Jan 10, 2012
The U.S. treasury secretary wants China to impose sanctions, but may find the Chinese -- big buyers of Iranian oil -- in no hurry to make up their minds.
PODCAST: Geithner heads to China, techies head to Vegas
Mary Dooe Jan 9, 2012
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is on his way to Asia today with a goal of getting Japan and China on board with new economic sanctions against Iran, as tensions between that country and the U.S. continue to grow. The Consumer Electronics Show is underway in Las Vegas and there will be plenty of hype and hooey regarding a zillion new tech products being displayed.
Mr. Geithner goes to Asia as tension with Iran grows
Scott Tong Jan 9, 2012
Key on the agenda: Getting Japan and China to support Iran oil sanctions.
Iran economy weak even before new sanctions
Jeff Tyler Jan 9, 2012
While Iran faces off against the international community, it faces a crisis of economic confidence at home.
Europe likely to impose oil sanctions on Iran
Stephen Beard Jan 5, 2012
European officials are meeting in Brussels today to discuss an oil embargo against Iran in reaction to the country's nuclear program.
European leaders agree to oil sanctions for Iran
Steve Chiotakis Jan 5, 2012
European officials meeting in Brussels today have reportedly agreed to an Iranian oil embargo. It's the latest move by the west to punish Iran for its nuclear ambitions.
Iranian oil: To ban or not to ban?
Stephen Beard Jan 5, 2012
The European Union has threatened to embargo oil from Iran. Iran snapped back, saying if that happens, it won't let any oil ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. How might this affect Europe and the U.S.?
