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Sanctions hitting Iranian oil production hard
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Iran is feeling the effects of U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program. The International Energy Agency says Iranian oil exports have fallen to a ten-year low.
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Iran sanctions could lead to higher gas costs in U.S.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a near nine month high this morning. That's after Iran cut exports to Britain and France over sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
More sanctions expected on Syria
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll support more sanctions on Syria. But do sanctions even work? Joshua Landis, an expert on Syria and a professor at the University of Oklahoma, explains.
EU, U.S. announce tougher sanctions on Iran
Monday, January 23, 2012
The hope is further isolation by freezing assets and penalizing the banks that do business with Iran.
European Union agrees on sanctions against Iran
Monday, January 23, 2012
The EU has agreed on a plan to phase out Iranian oil deals, as part of the broader sanctions against the country and its nuclear program.
Mr. Geithner goes to Asia as tension with Iran grows
Monday, January 9, 2012
Key on the agenda: Getting Japan and China to support Iran oil sanctions.
Iran economy weak even before new sanctions
Friday, January 6, 2012
While Iran faces off against the international community, it faces a crisis of economic confidence at home.
European leaders agree to oil sanctions for Iran
Thursday, January 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.
Syria misses Arab League deadline
Friday, November 25, 2011
Syria has missed a deadline it was given by the Arab League to end violent conflict in the country. Now, Syrians will feel the hurt of economic sanctions.
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