Iran slams return of UN sanctions, signs MoUs to buy Russian reactors

UN Security Council to vote Friday on delaying return of Iran sanctions

The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday on a resolution proposed by Russia and China to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran for six months, but diplomats said it was unlikely to pass.

U.S. could soon lift sanctions against Türkiye

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he could lift sanctions against Türkiye’s defence industry “very soon,” depending on the outcome of his Oval Office meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Iran says oil exports to China will continue even if UN sanctions snap back

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad told reporters in Dubai that Tehran’s exports to Beijing would be unaffected if the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal is activated on 27 September. “They will continue, we have no problem,” he said.

Syria's Al-Sharaa, in New York, renews call for U.S. to formally drop sanctions

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa renewed his call on Monday for Washington to formally lift U.S. sanctions imposed under the 2019 Caesar Act while visiting New York to attend the first United Nations General Assembly of a Syrian leader in nearly six decades.

Iranian, European officials to meet in Vienna as sanctions reimposition looms

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is set to meet with officials from Britain, France, and Germany, the so-called E3—in Vienna, as reported by Iran's state-run Nournews agency on Sunday.

Iran's president says it can overcome any return of sanctions

President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Iran would overcome any reimposition of sanctions through a so-called 'snapback' process, after the UN Security Council voted not to permanently lift sanctions on Tehran.

Zelenskyy welcomes EU’s 19th sanctions package plan against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday welcomed the European Union’s plan for its 19th sanctions package targeting Russia, calling it an “important step” to increase pressure on Moscow.

UN Security Council retains Iran sanctions, delay still possible

The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but Tehran and key European powers still have eight days to try and agree to a delay.

UN sanctions on Iran to be reimposed, France's Macron says

European powers will likely reimpose international sanctions on Iran by the end of the month after their latest round of talks with Tehran aimed at preventing them were deemed not serious, France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.

Tehran, Riyadh to expand ties, discuss regional cooperation

Iran and Saudi Arabia – the two power houses in the Middle East -- have decided to advance their bilateral economic and defense ties and to increase cooperation in relation to the regional developments according to Iran’ security chief Ali Larijani.

EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia delayed

The European Commission will delay presenting its next Russia sanctions package, European Union officials said on Tuesday, as the bloc searches for a response to the Trump administration's demand that it phase out purchases of Russian oil and gas faster.

Czech foreign minister urges more sanctions after Russian drone enters Romanian airspace

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has urged NATO allies to impose additional sanctions on Russia after a Russian drone violated Romanian airspace during strikes on Ukraine.

G7 weighs sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil buyers as U.S. pressures China and India

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven discussed new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying its oil, as the U.S. urged allies to ramp up economic pressure.

EU proposes 19th sanctions package on Russia, extends measures on individuals linked to Ukraine war

The European Union is set to propose a 19th package of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil industry and shadow tanker fleet, while also extending its current measures on individuals tied to the ongoing war in Ukraine for another six months.

UK imposes new Russia sanctions on shadow fleet as Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv

Britain launched a new package of Russia-related sanctions on Friday, targeting ships carrying Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals supplying electronics, chemicals and explosives used to make Russian weapons.

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, U.S. eases some sanctions on Minsk

Belarus released 52 prisoners of various nationalities on Thursday following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump, with the detainees heading to Lithuania alongside the U.S. delegation that negotiated their release, the U.S. embassy in Vilnius confirmed.

Italy says new sanctions needed to push Putin into peace talks

Italy's foreign minister informed the upper house of parliament on Thursday, that additional sanctions were necessary to exert pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.

Europeans aim to coordinate first sanctions against Russia with Trump administration

The European Union’s chief sanctions envoy visited Washington on Monday with a team of experts to discuss what could become the first joint transatlantic measures against Russia since President Donald Trump returned to office.

Trump says he is ready to move ahead with second stage of Russia sanctions

President Donald Trump indicated he is prepared to escalate sanctions on Russia as the conflict in Ukraine continues.

Iran flexes diplomatic muscle, submits China-Russia signed letter to UN

Iran, China and Russia in a joint letter addressed to the UN Secretary General and the president of the Security Council have rejected the move by the E3 to call for return or snapback of Tehran’s nuclear sanctions.

Kim Jong Un inspects new missile production line ahead of Beijing trip

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a new missile production facility on Sunday, reviewing automated processes aimed at increasing productivity and the combat readiness of major missile units, KCNA reported on Monday.

Trump to decide on sanctions or tariffs against Russia in two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide within two weeks whether to impose sanctions or tariffs on Russia, as he monitors progress toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Iran, Europe to resume nuclear talks during sanctions threat

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his French, British and German counterparts agreed on Friday to restart negotiations next week on nuclear and sanctions issues, according to Iranian state media.