Keywords: Sanctions


U.S. forces divert 86 vessels and stop three others under Iran port blockade

U.S. military forces have diverted 86 commercial vessels and stopped three others since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in mid-July, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). In a statement published on X, CENTCOM said that as of September 2, American forces had redirected 86 commercial......

Iran-Russia: Massoud Pezeshkian Thanks Vladimir Putin for Moscow's Support

The rapprochement between Iran and Russia is once again evident at the highest level. Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for Moscow's stance during the war in the Middle East and in response to the American sanctions targeting his country. The two......

EU calls for de-escalation and renewed peace talks with Iran

The European Union has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement with Iran, while stressing its readiness to take additional measures to protect its security and strategic interests, particularly freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday......

Venezuela unveils details of a 25-year oil agreement with the United States

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has outlined details of a proposed long-term oil agreement with the United States, describing it as a 25-year bilateral project aimed at reviving the country’s energy sector and strengthening public revenues. According to Rodríguez,......

Belarus: Washington Hopes to Secure the Release of Hundreds of Political Prisoners in September

The United States aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts with Minsk. American envoy John Coale expresses hope to secure the release of several hundred additional political prisoners during a new visit to Belarus planned in the coming weeks. This initiative would extend previous negotiations that have......

Iran: Moscow Rejects US Sanctions, Islamabad Clarifies Its Position

The new economic offensive launched by Washington against Iran is already provoking mixed reactions among Tehran's partners and neighbors. While Russia openly rejects the use of unilateral sanctions, Pakistan adopts a more cautious stance, primarily seeking to preserve its role as a mediator between......

Iran and Russia: Pezeshkian Expected in Kyrgyzstan for New Meeting with Putin

The rapprochement between Tehran and Moscow is set to enter a new diplomatic phase. Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is expected next week in Kyrgyzstan, where he will meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Scheduled......

Gulf Oil: QatarEnergy Shifts to Transfers Outside of Hormuz to Secure Exports

QatarEnergy is adapting its commercial strategy in response to the deteriorating navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Qatari energy group launched a new tender this week to sell al-Shaheen and Qatar Marine crude with ship-to-ship (STS) transfers conducted outside the strait, according to......

China: Beijing Takes a Tough Stance Against U.S. Threats Regarding Iran

The confrontation over Iran has reached a new diplomatic level. Following the announcement of U.S. sanctions targeting Tehran's economic partners, Beijing asserts it will take "all necessary measures" to protect its interests. This response illustrates the now international dimension of the standoff......