State Department sanctions six companies engaged with Iranian petroleum Foggy Bottom also noted 20 vessels associated with the companies in Vietnam, China, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. March 3, 2023
US sanctions companies for supporting sale of Iranian petrochemicals Two of the companies are based in China; the other one is based in the United Arab Emirates. Dec. 16, 2020
US files civil forfeiture actions over seized Iranian missiles It represents the government’s largest-ever such actions for fuel and weapons shipments from Iran, according to the Department of Justice. Oct. 30, 2020
US sanctions 11 firms for allegedly shipping, selling Iranian petrochemicals The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six companies based in Iran, the United Arab Emirates and China for allegedly supporting Triliance’s continued involvement in the sale of Iranian petrochemical products. Sept. 14, 2020
In wake of Beirut explosion, Israeli scientists urge closure of Haifa petrochemical facilities “The event in Lebanon illustrates the danger of having concentrations of hazardous materials near a dense population center,” says Revital Goldschmidt of Haifa’s Environmental Research Center. Dan Lavie and Daniel Siryoti Aug. 5, 2020
Iran hit by another unexplained explosion The blast at the Kavian Fariman industrial complex was the latest in a series of mysterious explosions and fires at Iranian nuclear and power facilities in recent weeks. July 14, 2020
Iran warns Israel against creating ‘narratives’ regarding Natanz incident Iran’s nuclear activities are “unstoppable,” despite the “hostilities of enemies,” says an Iranian government spokesman. Neta Bar and JNS staff July 8, 2020
Iran rocked by yet another unexplained explosion at power facilities, factories The blast near Tehran was the latest in a series of similar incidents within the past week. July 7, 2020
Following increased pressure, Tehran ‘could respond, make mistakes,’ says ex-defense official Israeli Col. (res.) Ehud Evental: All signs point to Natanz blast being deliberate attack • Iran’s next steps regarding its nuclear program could be crucial developments. Yaakov Lappin July 6, 2020
