Iran sanctions

Jan 13, 2020
Journalists say Instagram is shutting down conversation about Soleimani
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Facebook says it is legally required to take down posts in support of sanctioned groups and people. Is it going further than that?
Dec 6, 2018
EU moves to shield companies that trade with Iran from U.S. sanctions
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A new electronic money-transfer system intends to "create some economic independence for European companies," one expert says.
Nov 9, 2018
Using satellites to track Iran’s oil shipments under sanctions
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We talked to one of a handful of companies monitoring oil tankers with satellite imagery.
Sep 25, 2018
Iran says U.S. wants to overthrow its government, rejects two-way talks
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At the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian president accuses the Trump administration of violating “state obligations.”
May 10, 2018
Why European business may try to skirt U.S. sanctions on Iran
With the end of the U.S. involvement in the Iran nuclear deal comes the return of U.S. sanctions. Those sanctions can affect companies in other parts of the world, because the U.S. can punish foreign companies that do deals with Iran if those companies also conduct business in the U.S. This, to put it mildly, […]
May 9, 2018
Germany: Business as usual with Iran
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In Germany, officials are confident that the European leaders will broker a deal that avoids U.S. punishment.
Aug 16, 2016
Trump calls for "extreme vetting" and more sanctions
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Republican nominee Donald Trump delivered a foreign policy speech in Ohio Monday.
Jul 20, 2015
Iran: Franchise frontier?
The queue is forming on McDonald's website for Tehran restaurants.
Jul 15, 2015
Iranian oil gush could push prices down
Once sanctions are lifted, Tehran will rush to exploit its oil and gas reserves.
Jul 14, 2015
Promise, risk await post-sanction Iran
Sanctions relief comes at an important moment for the Iranian population