Tag: Iran

Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 21:19 UTC
Socialist Pablo Iglesias regrets about Venezuela: “The political and economic situation is disastrous”

The Spanish Socialist leader, Pablo Iglesias, appeared before the Spanish Senate on Thursday over the alleged illegal financing that his political coalition, Podemos, could have received from Venezuela and Iran. In a tense debate with a senator from the Popular Party (PP), Iglesias said that the situation in the South American country “is disastrous” and that he regrets things he has said in the past.
Saturday, December 8th 2018 - 09:28 UTC
Huawei's Meng arrest becoming a major diplomatic conflict

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s chief financial officer faces U.S. accusations that she covered up her company’s links to a firm that tried to sell equipment to Iran despite sanctions, a Canadian prosecutor said on Friday, arguing against giving her bail while she awaits extradition.
Tuesday, November 20th 2018 - 08:39 UTC
France and Denmark have second thoughts about economic sanctions on Iran, after foiled attacks

European Union foreign ministers showed cautious support on Monday for possible new economic sanctions on Iran in a shift of policy after accusations of Iranian attack plots in France and Denmark, diplomats said.
Friday, November 9th 2018 - 08:27 UTC
Oil down 20% from its October peak despite US sanctions on Iran

Oil markets on Friday remained weak as rising supply and concerns of an economic slowdown pressured prices, with U.S. crude now down by 20% since early October. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures were at US$ 61.63 per barrel.
Tuesday, November 6th 2018 - 08:44 UTC
Oil market cautious as US punitive sanctions on Iran become effective

Oil prices were mixed on Monday after a steep five-day fall, as the United States formally imposed punitive sanctions on Iran but granted eight countries temporary waivers allowing them to keep buying oil from the Islamic Republic. The sanctions are part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to curb Iran’s missile and nuclear programs and diminish its influence in the Middle East.
Monday, November 5th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
Pompeo defends sanctions on Iran, “the toughest ever”, but eight countries will enjoy waivers

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday defended the White House’s move last week to reimpose sanctions against Iran amid criticism from some conservatives that the action does not go far enough to cripple the country’s economy.
Saturday, November 3rd 2018 - 08:19 UTC
US “toughest” sanctions on Iran effective next Monday; “psychological warfare” claims Teheran

The Trump administration is to reinstate all US sanctions on Iran removed under the 2015 nuclear deal. The White House said it was “the toughest sanctions regime ever imposed on Iran” and targeted Iran's energy, shipping and banking sectors.
Tuesday, October 23rd 2018 - 08:53 UTC
Saudi Arabia: no intention of a repeat of a 1973-style oil embargo

Saudi Arabia has no intention of unleashing a 1973-style oil embargo on Western consumers and will isolate oil from politics, the Saudi energy minister said on Monday amid a worsening crisis over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 11:41 UTC
Women allowed in for first time as Iran defeat Bolivia in football friendly

The friendly football match between Iran and Bolivia Wednesday in Tehran marked the first time women were allowed to attend a stadium since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The Iranian squad defeated Bolivia 2-1.
Thursday, September 27th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Iran tells Trump he is responsible for oil price increase: stop interfering in the Middle East

President Donald Trump should stop interfering in the Middle East if he wants the price of oil to stop rising, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh was quoted as saying on Wednesday.