Biden-Harris admin waives sanctions on state-run Iranian media The move drew criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill, with Sen. Ted Cruz saying it was an example of the White House's appeasement policy toward Tehran. Aug. 21, 2024
A US visa waiver for Israelis? Doubtful It’s unlikely that the promise given to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will carry any more weight than those handed out by the United States over the past 20 years. Danny Ayalon Aug. 31, 2021
Erdan, Mayorkas discuss admission of visiting Israelis without US visas “It is time for the citizens of Israel to feel the close relationship with our most important ally when they want to visit,” said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan. Aug. 17, 2021
France, Germany, Britain criticize US decision to end Iran sanctions waivers “We deeply regret the U.S. decision to end the waivers,” which “serve the nonproliferation interests of all,” the countries say • Iranian fuel begins arriving in Venezuela’s gasoline stations. May 31, 2020
US to end waivers allowing foreign firms to work at Iranian nuclear sites The agreement between Iran and world powers has allowed Tehran to continue its nuclear program within certain limits in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions. Jackson Richman May 27, 2020
US renews, but shortens, waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity The Trump administration has called for the oil-rich country to become self-reliant as a contingency of importing electricity from Tehran. April 27, 2020
US renews waivers allowing foreign firms to work at Iranian nuclear sites “The United States is renewing four restrictions on the Iranian regime’s nuclear program for an additional 60 days,” said State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. March 30, 2020
US not planning to offer sanctions relief to Iran amid coronavirus pandemic “Despite the regime’s disinformation, the truth is that it already has funds available to it to spend on humanitarian trade that would benefit the Iranian people,” said a U.S. State Department official. March 30, 2020
US expected to renew waivers allowing foreign firms to work at Iranian nuclear sites The nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers has allowed Tehran to continue its nuclear program within certain limits in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions. Jackson Richman March 29, 2020
