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“Sanctions helped bring Iran to the table before a 2015 nuclear deal brokered by President Obama, but the agreement was widely criticized as weak by Republicans.”

“Former US President Barack Obama and several US allies had agreed a deal with the country in 2015 which lifted many sanctions in return for Iran agreeing to limit its nuclear programme.”

“Iran has accused US president Donald Trump of threatening "economic terrorism" after the US treasury said it would introduce the “toughest sanctions in history" against Tehran.”

“Speaking to Fox News on Saturday, Whitaker said that Iran had offered "half measures" and "illusory deals to make themselves look good on the world stage".”

“The plan in turn requires the US to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, release Iran’s frozen funds and waive its oil sanctions.”

“Iran awaits US move after WSJ report says Trump rejects peace plan CAIRO/UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 - Iran on Saturday awaited an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East war after the Wall…”

“US passed hefty sanctions on Russia Zelensky met with US senators and Congress members during his US trip and said he thanked them for their bipartisan support in passing a powerful sanctions bill aimed at Moscow last month.”

“US passed hefty sanctions on Russia Zelenskyy met with U.S. senators and Congress members during his U.S. trip and said he thanked them for their bipartisan support in passing a powerful sanctions bill aimed at Moscow last month.”

“Iran has maintained financial support to Hezbollah through years of crippling US sanctions: it transferred $1 billion to the group in the first 10 months of 2025, according to the US Treasury Department.”

“No plane, no gain: US aviation sanctions ground ordinary Iranians while missing the regime Borzou Daragahi for The Straits Times AI generated ISTANBUL – Hossein-Reza’s plans to leave Iran for a trip to see friends and family in the Netherlands in October were…”

“At the United Nations, he said he expected a deal after the midterm elections; Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, would prefer one before.”

“Meanwhile, Spaniards have seen the US president threatening their prime minister with economic sanctions when he doesn't agree to Donald Trump's demands to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP or allow US bases in Spain to be used as part of attacks on Iran.”

“The sanctions were undertaken as part of Operation Economic Outcast, a Treasury Department effort to further restrict Iran’s access to global markets.”

“Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days Iran has said it has told Donald Trump it is willing to open the strait of Hormuz in six days, and to start talks on its nuclear program the day after, so long as the US lifts…”

“At most, 500 trucks can cross from Turkey daily because of the bureaucratic hurdles involved; you’d need 20,000 to duplicate Iran’s pre-war volume of seaborne traffic.”

“Those sanctions were lifted as part of a landmark 2015 deal between Tehran and world powers to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.”

“The bill also includes the potential to expand sanctions on Iran, and comes amid growing concerns from the U.S. over the relationship between Moscow and Tehran.”

“…n is intensifying efforts to choke off the money sustaining Iran and its proxies, but the Houthis have built a sprawling sanctions-evasion network while controlling ports, trade routes and millions of Yemenis — raising a difficult question for Treasury: how…”

“Treasury issued sweeping new sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, targeting the country’s airlines and their international service providers as it ramps up its effort to isolate Tehran from the global economy.”

“The accord has yet to be formally ratified, and the ongoing war in Iran has sparked questions about progress on both the deal and the corridor.”

“…nsure strict compliance" with the maritime blockade against Iran. -CBS/AP Lebanon president urges U.S. to help stop Israeli attacks Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks after strikes on…”

“Some notable examples of deals and negotiations over the last 18+ months include: - The EU has signed and/or implemented comprehensive FTAs with India, Mercosur, Australia, and Indonesia, while also deepening its agreement with Mexico and advancing FTA…”

“US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries to pressure Iran WASHINGTON, Sept 4 - The U.S.”