Iran vows to measures against new US sanctions
Iran on Friday condemned new sanctions adopted by the US Senate and vowed to respond with "reciprocal and adequate measures".
Jun 16, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
Iran Presidential Election 2017: Hassan Rouhani leads the race, says Interior Ministry official
The election is important "for Iran`s future role in the region and the world", said Hassan Rouhani.
May 20, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
Iran condemns new US missile sanctions
Iran denies ever seeking nuclear weapons.
May 18, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
US imposes sanctions to disrupt funding of Pakistan-based extremist groups LeT, JuD
The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan-based extremists and an organisation run by Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's JuD group as part of an effort to disrupt their leadership and fund-raising networks.
May 12, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
US readying new North Korea sanctions if needed: Rex Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Washington was considering imposing new sanctions on North Korea if it takes steps that deserve a further response, and is threatening to impose secondary sanctions on those doing illicit business with Pyongyang.
May 03, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
North Korea oil imports, airline among possible US sanctions targets: Sources
Despite sending a naval force to the Korean peninsula, the Trump administration is focusing its North Korea strategy on tougher economic sanctions, possibly including an oil embargo, banning its airline, intercepting cargo ships and punishing Chinese banks doing business with Pyongyang, U.S. officials say.
Apr 13, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Donald Trump denies campaign had pre-election contact with Russia
Donald Trump also defended Michael Flynn, the national security advisor whose resignation he demanded and received this week.
Donald Trump's adviser discussed sanctions with Russian envoy: Report
A news agency reported last month that White House national security adviser Michael Flynn had held five phone calls with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak on December 29.
Feb 10, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
US hits Russia with new sanctions, Moscow calls it 'inadequacy'
The US blacklisted five Russians, including Russia's chief public investigator who is a close aide to President Vladimir Putin, for human rights abuses, in a move described by Russia as the "inadequacy" of outgoing President Barack Obama.
Jan 10, 2017, 21:46 PM IST
Trump aide Conway dismisses US sanctions against Russia
The White House on Thursday unleashed a barrage of punishment against Moscow over alleged interference in last month's presidential election.
Dec 30, 2016, 22:50 PM IST
New US sanctions against Russia likely for role in cyber hacking
The outgoing Obama administration is planning a series of fresh sanctions against Russia for its alleged role in cyber hacking into servers and emails of American political parties and leaders in the run up to the general elections, multiple media reports have said.
Dec 29, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Russia questions US 'grip on reality' after sanctions
The US on Friday added several senior Syrian officials including the ministers of oil and of finance and the leadership of a Russian bank to its sanctions blacklist.
Dec 24, 2016, 21:27 PM IST
Russia says new US sanctions are hostile acts, promises response
New US sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine conflict are hostile acts by the outgoing Obama administration and Russia will expand its sanctions lists against the United States in response, Russia`s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told TASS news agency.
Dec 21, 2016, 01:00 AM IST
US blacklists Pakistan nationals on suspicion of money laundering
The United States blacklisted four men and their companies based in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, for purported ties to an organisation accused of laundering money for drug traffickers and Chinese, Colombian and Mexican crime groups.
Oct 12, 2016, 01:04 AM IST
US sanctions target Assad regime's arms, finance networks
The US Treasury announced fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting the arms and financial networks of the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Jul 21, 2016, 23:11 PM IST
North Korea says US sanctions on Kim Jong-Un 'a declaration of war'
North Korea said Friday that the new US sanctions targeting its leader Kim Jong-Un amounted to a "declaration of a war" and vowed to take strong retaliatory measures.
Jul 07, 2016, 23:33 PM IST
US to present draft UN sanctions resolution on North Korea
The United States will submit to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday a draft resolution that would expand sanctions against North Korea over its latest nuclear test, a spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nation said.
Feb 25, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
Iran says new US sanctions illegitimate
Iran on Monday said new US curbs on the Islamic Republic`s ballistic missile programme were illegitimate, vowing to continue developing its conventional military deterrent.
Jan 18, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
Iran says new US sanctions illegitimate, points to Washington's arms sales
Iran said on Monday new U.S. sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic`s ballistic missile programme were illegitimate because of Washington`s arms sales in the Middle East.
Jan 18, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
White House delays imposing new sanctions on Iran: Report
The White House has delayed imposing new financial sanctions on Iran over its ballistic-missile programme, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Jan 01, 2016, 09:37 AM IST
