Us sanctions on iran

Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC

The operation has been met with "a great show of support," Bessent told reporters. "What I can tell you is many of our allies came forward and said we will do whatever is necessary."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference, as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, US, September 1, 2026.
US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says

US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington DC, US, August 19, 2026.

How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis


Rouhani: Iran will increase uranium enrichment to whatever levels needed

"At the current crossroads, economic war is the main field for the enemy to confront us," Major General Hossein Salami was quoted as saying.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

Germany-Iran trade collapses under U.S. sanctions - report

Data from the German Chamber of Commerce showed that trade volumes between Iran and Europe's largest economy were down 49% over the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2018.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

US Secretary of State Pompeo: Trump does not want war with Iran

Iran said on Monday it would breach curbs on its stock of low-enriched uranium in 10 days.

Iran's President Rouhani speaks about the nuclear deal in Tehran

Iranian minister: Country circumvents sanctions, yet admits difficulties

Namdar Zanganeh said that "the US has reached an 'evil maturity' in tightening the noose on Iran's economy," according to Radio Farda.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Rouhani rejects talks, says Iran faces U.S. 'economic war'

"Today's situation is not suitable for talks and our choice is resistance only"

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani listens during a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018

U.S. sanctions are limiting Iran’s ability to fund Hezbollah – report

Speaking to several Hezbollah officials, The Washington Post revealed how the Lebanese terrorist group has been forced to make cuts.

Iran's sponsorship of Hezbollah includes $800 million in annual financial support, the supply of 130,000 rockets and missiles

What happened to Iran’s 'hardliners?'

The “moderate” and “hardliner” narrative was trotted out by the Iranian regime and its explainers abroad while much stayed the same at home in Iran

US President Donald Trump

Iran gives Europe sixty days to step up to demands

Full-court press by Iranian diplomats seeks to sell its new threats internally and externally.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

EU rejects any ultimatums after Iran's move on nuclear deal

The European Union and the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain said they were still committed to the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran FM Zarif, EU Rep. for Foreign Affairs Mogherini, and Iranian and Russian officials at signing of nuclear deal in Vienna, 2015

Iran's Zarif says Tehran not pulling out of nuclear deal

Iran will reduce some "voluntary" commitments within its nuclear deal with world powers as a response to members' inability to resist U.S. pressure.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attend a meeting with Muslim leaders and scholars in Hyderabad, India, February 15, 2018