US sanctions

US sanctions on Iran come into force; Pompeo dodges question on commitment from India, China

Mike Pompeo has said that new US sanctions won't hurt Iranian people. 

Nov 05, 2018, 12:12 PM IST

US sanctions will not hurt Iranian people: Mike Pompeo

 New tough US controls on oil, shipping and banking will force Tehran to stop sponsoring terrorism.

Nov 05, 2018, 09:39 AM IST

US allowed India to buy oil from Iran due to PM Narendra Modi: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The US will reimpose fresh sanctions on Iran from Monday.

Nov 04, 2018, 07:10 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges oil producers to bring down oil rates to reasonable levels

PM said crude oil prices at a four-year high was hurting global growth, causing inflation and upsetting budgets of developing countries like India.

Oct 15, 2018, 17:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to meet CEOs of global oil companies as fuel prices continue to rise

The meeting will be held under the aegis of the NITI Aayog

Oct 15, 2018, 08:04 AM IST

Saudi Arabia threatens to retaliate against any sanctions over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance

Turkey`s government believes he was murdered inside the building and his body removed. Saudi Arabia has denied that.

Oct 14, 2018, 21:17 PM IST

India to buy Iranian oil in Nov despite US sanctions: Pradhan

This is the first time Pradhan has spoken about India's stand on buying Iranian oil once the US sanctions on Iran come into force from November 4.

Oct 08, 2018, 17:32 PM IST

US actively considering waivers on Iran oil sanctions

Iran says it has abided by the 2015 nuclear deal, which was struck with five other world powers, besides the United States. 

Oct 06, 2018, 06:47 AM IST

India to keep buying Iranian oil despite US sanctions: Sources

Indian Oil Corp will lift 6 million barrels of Iranian oil and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd 3 million barrels, the source told Reuters.

Oct 05, 2018, 22:19 PM IST

S-400 deal with Russia focus area for sanctions, US warns India ahead of Putin's India visit

India and Russia are likely to sign a deal for the multi-billion-dollar S-400 surface-to-air missile system this week.

Oct 04, 2018, 10:59 AM IST

Donald Trump signs executive order for sanctions against foreigners who meddle in polls

Bolton said the executive order requires the Director of National Intelligence to be conducting regular assessments about potential foreign interference in the election.

Sep 13, 2018, 06:21 AM IST

India not guaranteed US sanctions waiver for Russian missiles: Pentagon

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia, under which any country engaged with its defence and intelligence sectors could face secondary US sanctions.

Aug 30, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

Day after warning to end 'special privileges' to India, Iran now says will ensure oil supply

An Iranian diplomat had said that they will end the privileges being provided to India if it tries to source oil from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the US and others to offset cuts in Iranian oil import.

Jul 12, 2018, 10:04 AM IST

US threatens 'strongest' sanctions on Iran, seeks sweeping change

Weeks after the United States pulled out of an international nuclear deal with Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday spelt out a hardline approach towards the Islamic Republic.

May 22, 2018, 00:49 AM IST

Countries that continue to deal with Iran could face US sanctions: National Security Advisor John Bolton

Europeans are going to face the effect of US sanctions already because much of what they'd like to sell to Iran involves US technology for which the licenses will not be available, the Trump administration said on Sunday.

May 13, 2018, 23:58 PM IST

Russia mulling 'major retaliation' against US, triggering World War 3 fears

Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov was quoted as saying that Kremlin is planning a tough response to the US for announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow.

Apr 15, 2018, 16:21 PM IST

'India can't abruptly give up Russian arms': Scramble in the US to prevent Russia sanctions from affecting US-India relationship

Provisions of a recent US law to impose sanctions on Russia have also put India squarely on the path to US sanctions.

Mar 16, 2018, 08:14 AM IST

US hits Russians with sanctions for election meddling, cyber attacks

The United States on Thursday took its most notable action against Russia since Donald Trump became president.

Mar 15, 2018, 23:04 PM IST

Trump announces 'heaviest sanctions ever' against North Korea

US President Donald Trump announced the 'heaviest' set of US sanctions against North Korea on Friday.

Feb 24, 2018, 00:50 AM IST

Will retaliate against new sanctions imposed by US: Iran

Iran said on Saturday it would retaliate against new sanctions imposed by the United States.

Jan 13, 2018, 21:46 PM IST