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US addicted to imposing sanctions but Iran is immunized: Zarif

Sun Oct 8, 2017 10:33:31

Amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to pull out of the historic nuclear deal signed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries more than two years ago, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is addicted to imposing sanctions but after four decades of such bans Iran is invulnerable.

Trump Won’t Retaliate against Moscow without Final Intel Report: Top Aide

Tue Jan 3, 2017 12:23:04

The incoming US administration of Donald Trump will not retaliate against Russia without determining who was actually behind the cyberattacks on the 2016 presidential election, incoming White House spokesman Sean Spicer says.

Kremlin: Fresh US Sanctions on Russia to Further Strain Ties

Fri Dec 30, 2016 09:43:32

A high-raking Russian official has strongly condemned the United States for imposing new sanctions against Russian officials and companies accused of interference in the US presidential election, stating that such measures will ruin Washington-Moscow ties.

Iran Vows Appropriate Response / US says Extension Don’t Breach Accord

Fri Dec 2, 2016 15:09:07

Iran said on Friday that US Congress's decision to renew US sanctions for 10 years is a violation of last year's nuclear agreement and promised an "appropriate" response.

Defense Minister: Iran Will Test New Missiles Regardless of US Sanctions

Mon Jan 18, 2016 16:29:08

Islamic Republic will Test new domestically-designed and manufactured missiles in the near future in defiance of new US sanctions against the country over its missile program; Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has said.

Iran, Russia Shielding Themselves against US Sanctions

Fri Nov 13, 2015 13:21:31

Following the announcement that Russia has agreed to provide Iran with two loans collectively worth $7 billion, analysts say this is part of a new strategy that the two countries have adopted to protect against US-led sanctions in the future.

US sanctions hurt Europe more than America: EU body

Fri Jul 18, 2014 22:32:21

The Association of European Businesses (AEB) said that new US sanctions against Russia have a more severe effect on European than on American business.

Russia won't tolerate US 'blackmail' on Ukraine

Thu Jul 17, 2014 13:26:19

Russia on Thursday condemned what it called US "blackmail" after Washington imposed sanctions on its energy giants Rosneft and OA Novatek over Moscow's actions in Ukraine.

US, EU intensify sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Thu Jul 17, 2014 08:18:24

The United States and Europe strengthened sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine Wednesday, with President Barack Obama taking his first direct swipes in the finance, military and energy sectors of the Russian economy.

Russia targets space projects in response to US sanctions

Wed May 14, 2014 07:38:32

Russia will bar the United States from using Russian-made rocket engines for military satellite launches, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin says, retaliating for sanctions on high-tech equipment which Washington has imposed over the Ukraine crisis.

US senators push harsher sanctions against Russia

Thu May 1, 2014 09:52:28

Republican members of the United States Senate took further steps on Wednesday towards increasing sanctions against Russia amidst an escalating international crisis surrounding neighboring Ukraine.

Obama plans to call EU leaders in Russia sanctions push

Fri Apr 25, 2014 17:35:19

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to speak to several European leaders on Friday to try to nudge the EU toward fresh sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, sources familiar with the matter said.

US threatens Russia with further sanctions over Ukraine

Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:44:47

The US warns of further sanctions on Russia if it does not de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.

Russia to change its economic partners in face of US sanctions

Sun Mar 23, 2014 17:29:33

Western sanctions might push Russia to deepen cooperation with BRICS states, in particular, to strengthen its ties with China, which will possibly turn out to be a big catastrophe for the US and the EU some time later.

‘Boomerang effect’; Russia sanctions back US lawmakers

Thu Mar 20, 2014 22:07:00

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has published a reciprocal sanctions list of US lawmakers, consisting of 10 names, including: House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner and hawkish republican Senator J. McCain.

US sanctions against Russia an 'act of war': Ron Paul

Tue Mar 11, 2014 07:39:47

Former US congressman Ron Paul says Washington’s efforts to impose sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine are an “act of war.”

US pressure won’t change Iran nuclear stance: Spokeswoman

Fri Feb 7, 2014 19:35:20

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has urged the United States to abandon the illusion of pressuring Tehran to change its nuclear stance.

Kerry approves measures to ease Iran sanctions: Official

Mon Jan 20, 2014 20:13:28

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday approved a waiver to ease sanctions on Iran, after the Islamic republic began to impose curbs on its peaceful nuclear program.

Obama warns Congress: More Iran sanctions could lead to ‘unintended’ war

Fri Nov 15, 2013 09:04:29

US President Barack Obama has warned Congress against further sanctions on Iran, saying that a deal in the works could prevent the "unintended consequences" of war.

US loosens certain sanctions on Iran

Wed Sep 11, 2013 09:44:47

The United States has relaxed certain sanctions on Iran to make it easier for US humanitarian groups to work there and sports exchanges to occur between Americans and Iranians.