Concerns mount as Zelensky turns sanctions into tool for punishing critics, former allies

The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?

The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had hoped for an economic windfall following decades of American sanctions. The temporary sanctions waiver removed penalties on foreign investors buying Iran’s oil. It was a key concession by the US, made in exchange for Iran The post The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Problem with Isolationism

Photo Credit: PexelsThe Iran War has served as a platform for isolationists to criticize U.S. interventions. But the criticism is off base.

In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU

Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.

Inside Slovakia’s escalating war on NGOs

Beyond attempts to copy 'foreign agent' laws seen in other countries, Slovak authorities are deploying a well-worn playbook to villainise those who hold them to account. Robert Fico and his minister of interior have gone so far as to accuse civil society groups of plotting a state coup. The hostility extends to minority rights as well, with the minister of culture publicly disparaging LGBTI human rights defenders and branding them a 'malignant ideology' and stating they will 'no longer receive a cent'

The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US

TEHRAN - The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (the E3) regarding the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz exposes a glaring double standard in European foreign policy. By condemning what they termed Iran’s reckless attacks on commercial shipping and regional countries, the E3 has chosen to enforce international law selectively, completely ignoring the flagrant violations committed by the United States.

अभिषेक गिरीलाई थुनामुक्त गरी अनुसन्धान गर्न अदालतको आदेश

विराटनगर। अभिषेक गिरीलाई थुनामुक्त गरेर अनुसन्धान प्रक्रिया अघि बढाउन जिल्ला अदालत मोरङले आदेश दिएको छ। न्यायाधीश टंकबहादुर महतको इजलासले उच्च अदालतको अघिल्लो आदेश सदर गर्दै गिरीलाई बाहिरै राखेर अनुसन्धान गर्न सोमबार आदेश दिएको हो। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय मोरङले गिरीलाई ‘संगठित अपराध’ र ‘सम्पत्ति शुद्धीकरण’ मुद्दामा थप अनुसन्धानका लागि म्याद थप गर्न अदालत उपस्थित गराएको थियो। []

Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy likened Tehran to a "super villain convention" working to disrupt Middle East peace. “Iran is now under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and they’re plotting to rebuild their control in the Middle East,” Mr Levy told Sky News host James Macpherson. “What we’re seeing in Tehran and around Iran now is less of a funeral and more of a super villain convention; they’re bringing together all the worst people in the world … to plot together how to thwart the peace process in the Middle East.”

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Pezeshkian: Crimes against Iran expose contradiction between International Powers' HR slogans. their actions

Pezeshkian: Crimes against Iran expose contradiction between International Powers' HR slogans. their actions

Iran Officials Admit To "Mistake" After Attacks On Ships In Hormuz: Report

According to the officials, Tehran blamed the incidents on an errant faction of hardliners that allegedly acted to derail ongoing negotiations.

Tehran denounces US-Israeli war crimes waged against Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – An Iranian envoy condemned the US and Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity during their February aggression against Iran, calling for genuine accountability and rejecting selective application of international law.

Explainer-Will US and international sanctions on Iran be lifted?

Explainer-Will US and international sanctions on Iran be lifted?

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Judaism is not Zionism: A warning against conflation

One of the most prominent critics of Israeli policies in recent years has been the American economist and public intellectual Jeffrey Sachs. Sachs openly describes the events unfol...

France’s National Rally Under Fourth Investigation over EU Funds

‘The current accusations follow an investigation initiated by the European Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee against the right-wing group, after allegations of earlier mismanagement surfaced. The group might also be found liable for 4.3 million EUR allegedly misused by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group.’ The post France’s National Rally Under Fourth Investigation over EU Funds appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

US vows to tighten sanctions on Khamenei as Iran accuses UAE of backing US strikes

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN, Jul 10: The United States will continue using sanctions to isolate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials from the global financ...

DANGER!The U.S.

DANGER!The U.S. is quietly making massive concessions to Iran. Reports from Switzerland say the U.S. just agreed to a roadmap that could lift the naval blockade and waive oil sanctions on the world's leading sponsor of terror. Why is the West rewarding a regime that chants 'Death to America' and funds Hamas and Hezbollah? We must stand strong against the Iranian regime, not fund them.

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo

The region enters a fragile pause with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the centerAt the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to the attacking side wouldn't work; the leadership of the targeted country would bec

Iran-US talks to resume in Pakistan on July 11 — TV

According to its sources, the talks will address sanctions against Iran, the unfreezing of its assets, and Tehran’s nuclear program

Trump’s unravelling of sanctions on Iran could reverse decades of restrictions

Longtime sanctions observers have been left stunned by the scale and pace of the deal to end the war in Iran

NGOs exploited Gaza to raise funds, ignored antisemitism: report

International humanitarian and human rights groups neglected antisemitism complaints from staffers, exploited suffering in Gaza for fundraising and sought to shape an anti-Israel narrative around the Gaza war, according to a report released this week. The 63-page report by the new advocacy group EiGHT called for significant changes to the non-governmental organization (NGO) system, arguing []...Click to read more

Two Scorpions in a Changing Order: The Limits of Military Power in the Iran–Israel–United States Conflict

Analysis of the Iran–Israel–United States conflict has largely focused on Iran’s nuclear program, regional proxy networks, and ideological hostility towards Israel and the United States. While these factors remain central to the conflict, they are better understood as manifestations of a deeper strategic rivalry rather than its fundamental causes.

How a secret CIA operation in 1953 set the stage for decades of tension between Iran and United States

US-Iran hostility stems from a 1953 CIA-backed coup which removed Prime Minister Mossadegh. Britain's oil dispute with Iran triggered the crisis and led to economic pressure. The Shah's rule, supported by the US, fostered growing opposition and anger. This historical distrust fueled the 1979 revolution and subsequent US embassy hostage crisis. Ongoing tensions persist over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities.

Pakistan defence minister says Iran-US deal marks 'political demise of Netanyahu'

Pakistan defence minister says Iran-US deal marks 'political demise of Netanyahu' Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has described the emerging agreement between Iran and the United States as a significant setback for Israel, arguing that its successful implementation could have major political consequences for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Asif said Israel was actively seeking to undermine the diplomatic process between Washington and Tehran. The Zionist regime is desperate to derail the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, he said. He added that reaching a comprehensive agreement could lead to the political demise of Netanyahu and potentially expose him to legal consequences. Asif also accused Western governments of supporting Israeli policies in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon, claiming that Israel's allies had enabled actions that have drawn widespread international criticism.

US imposes new Iran sanctions targeting financial network

The latest sanctions are part of Washington broader effort to increase economic pressure on Iran. The post US imposes new Iran sanctions targeting financial network appeared first on BOL News.

Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in Strait of Hormuz​

Welcome to The Hill's Defense NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense National Security Defense National Security The Big Story Qatar blames Iran for tanker strike in Strait of Hormuz Qatar blamed Iran on Tuesday for striking a Qatari-flagged natural liquified gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of jeopardizing safe passage of vessels...

Zionist Expert: Iran's Great Victory, Israel's Strategic Fall in Trump's Diplomacy Game

A security analyst, in his column on the Times of Israel website, with a candid perspective, described the outcome of the recent confrontation with Iran as a massive victory for Tehran and a terrible defeat for Tel Aviv.

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares

By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued new Iran-related sanctions targeting a key financier for Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 other individuals and entities, following Tehran's resumed attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said.The sanctions took aim at Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker and businessman based in Dubai who had previously been sanctioned by Britain for his role in financially supporting the activities of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and other entities, Treasury said.

Smotrich says plans for north Gaza settlements await Netanyahu's approval

The finance minister’s statements calling for West Bank and Gaza annexation often draw sharp international condemnation, as well as criticism for harming Israel’s global standing.

Iran rejects US-GCC statement: Washington’s military presence destabilizes region, our security is red line

TEHRAN, June 26 (YPA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the joint statement issued by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, labeling it “provocative and containing irresponsible positions.” Tehran asserted that the US military presence in the Gulf source of insecurity and deepens regional divisions, emphasizing that regional security []

What Tim Sheehy gets right and wrong about Iran’s threat

Speaking on Fox News recently, Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) delivered a scathing assessment of the Iranian regime and an implicit call for a return to military action. The senator’s words have earned him plaudits from opponents to President Donald Trump’s diplomacy with Tehran. Iran hawks such as Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) and Sen. Lindsey Graham []

Anti-Zionist ‘assault battalions’ patrol Thessaloniki streets, targeting Israelis and Jews

Rouvikonas accused Israeli investments of serving as part of the Jewish state’s 'soft power' strategy. The post Anti-Zionist ‘assault battalions’ patrol Thessaloniki streets, targeting Israelis and Jews appeared first on World Israel News.

Don’t Trust Iran, They Want Us All Dead

“Death to America.” These are the only words Tim Sheehy needs to hear to understand what motivates the Iranian regime. The senator from Montana and former Navy SEAL understands this threat and doesn’t hesitate to speak plainly about what is at stake for America and the broader Middle East. In this weekend’s Punch interview, DW ...

Institutional investors weakening shekel

The hedging activities of Israel’s institutional investors is the main factor driving the recent depreciation of the shekel but the Bank of Israel and US-Iran tensions are also important influences.

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse

The region enters a fragile pause - with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center At the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to