Iranian officials sanctioned for ‘probable death’ of Jewish retired FBI agent “Iran’s treatment of Mr. Levinson remains a blight on Iran’s already grim record of human rights abuse,” stated U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. March 25, 2025
Israel to urge US: Set timeframe for ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran A delegation led by Minister Ron Dermer is to meet with officials in Washington for discussions on confronting Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Ariel Kahana March 25, 2025
US sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ oil refinery for first time over Iran smuggling “These sanctions are being imposed pursuant to President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign to drive Iran’s oil exports, including to China, to zero,” the U.S. State Department stated. Andrew Bernard March 20, 2025
Bessent briefs Turkish finance minister on US ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran The two leaders discussed the administration's goal to end Iran’s “nuclear threat and stop its support of terrorist groups,” an official readout stated. March 19, 2025
US sanctions Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet “The Iranian regime continues to use the proceeds from the nation’s vast oil resources to advance its narrow, alarming self-interests at the expense of the Iranian people,” stated the U.S. treasury secretary. March 13, 2025
Iran’s parliament impeaches economy minister as US sanctions bite Iran's president defended Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati, stating that Iran was in a "full-scale economic war with the enemy." JNS Staff March 2, 2025
US State Department, Treasury sanction entities connected to Iran’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ “Anyone who deals in Iranian oil exposes themselves to significant sanctions risk,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Feb. 24, 2025
Senate legislation aims to bolster sanctions against Iran, block ICC funding “Taken together, this suite of bills sends a clear message that the United States stands firmly with Israel,” said Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Jonathan D. Salant Feb. 14, 2025
US Treasury imposes first new Iran sanctions since return to ‘maximum pressure’ Washington "will not tolerate Iran’s destructive and destabilizing behavior," the State Department spokeswoman said. Andrew Bernard Feb. 7, 2025
