Defying sanctions, Iran turns into regional transit hub
For thousands of years, Iran has been an important route for the transit of foreign goods due to its geopolitical position. The country played a significant role in transporting commodities from west to east as one of the main stations along the ancient Silk Road.
Iran Sanctions Several EU Institutions, Individuals
Iran has announced tit-for-tat sanctions against institutions and individuals in the European Union (EU) due to their deliberate actions in support of terrorism and terrorist groups.
Iran raps West ‘mania’ for sanctions
–Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry has reacted to sanctions imposed by the West against some Iranian media outlets.
Iran Sees 40% Rise in Exports Despite Sanctions
President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Iran witnessed a rise of 40% in its exports in the past year and a 13% growth in non-oil exports this year, despite the ongoing US sanctions.
Iran Aviation Industry Under More U.S. Sanctions
Head of the Civil Aviation Organization (CAOI) says the U.S. has intensified its sanctions against Iran on its aviation industry through imposing restriction on refueling the passenger planes.
Iran urges lifting of unilateral sanctions on Syria
–Iran has called for the lifting of unilateral sanctions against Syria and underlined the need for carrying out recovery projects that help restore basic services to the Syrian people.
Foreign Ministry: Sanctions cause Iranians pain
According to Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, the UN special rapporteur's reports illustrate how much the US government sanctions have caused "pain" and "damage" to the Iranian people rather than the government.
SCO, a Key Tool to Counter Sanctions
Head of Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce announced that Iran's membership in economic organizations would increase its immunity against unilateral Western sanctions.
U.S. slaps new sanctions on Iran
The United States yet again slapped new sanction on three Iranian entities and one individual.
Economic sanctions are a global curse
Political leaders in the United States have touted economic sanctions as being less costly and more humanitarian than wars to affect the objectionable policies of an adversary. I beg to differ.