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U.S. Sanctions

18 stories

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad sits during parliamentary proceedings in Tehran.

Iran Oil Minister Resigns as Energy Crisis Deepens

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned as Tehran faces collapsing oil exports, a record-low rial and growing pressure from the regional war

Israel HaBahiyr·Oct 4, 2026

Iranian rial banknotes inside a money-counting machine.

Iranian Rial Collapse Deepens Economic Pressure

Iran’s rial fell rapidly to around 2.44 million per dollar after two weeks of relative stability, adding to pressure from war, sanctions and falling oil exports

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 28, 2026

Iranian military and aviation officials stand before aircraft and missiles during a defense event in Iran.

Iran-Iraq Flights Halt Under U.S. Sanctions

Iran-Iraq air travel has been suspended under mounting U.S. sanctions, disrupting pilgrimage, trade and one of Tehran’s most important regional links

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 25, 2026

Mohammad Mokhber speaks at a podium during an event in Iran in 2019.

Iran Aviation Threat: Mokhber Warns Regional Airports

Mohammad Mokhber warned that regional airports could face disruption if Iran remains cut off from international aviation under new U.S. sanctions

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 25, 2026

Mahan Air Airbus A340-300 as Mahan Air cancellations affect routes to Turkey and Oman.

Iran Aviation Sanctions Ground Most Flights

U.S. aviation sanctions have halted most Iranian international flights as Tehran escalates threats against Gulf states enforcing the restrictions

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 24, 2026

Iran Airport Threat Escalates Aviation Sanctions Fight

Iran warned neighboring states against enforcing U.S. aviation sanctions, saying their own airports could become unable to operate if Iranian flights are blocked

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 23, 2026

Welcome sign at Imam Khomeini Airport City in Tehran as Iran flight restrictions expand under U.S. sanctions.

Iran Flight Restrictions Expand Under U.S. Sanctions

Iranian airlines face expanding restrictions across Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Oman and Turkey as new U.S. aviation sanctions take effect

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 23, 2026

Mahan Air Airbus A340-300 as Mahan Air cancellations affect routes to Turkey and Oman.

Mahan Air Cancellations Hit Turkey and Oman Routes

Mahan Air is suspending routes to Turkey and Oman after expanded U.S. aviation sanctions increased pressure on Iran’s international airline network

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 17, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking at a White House press briefing.

Scott Bessent: Iran Has 30 Million Barrels Left for China

Scott Bessent says only about 30 million barrels of Iranian crude remain available to China as the U.S. blockade chokes off new exports

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 6, 2026

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei speaking at a press conference.

Esmaeil Baqaei: EU Enables U.S. ‘Economic Terrorism’

Esmaeil Baqaei accused the EU of enabling Washington’s “economic terrorism” as Europe backs stronger pressure on Iran

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 1, 2026

President Donald Trump speaking in the White House press briefing room.

Trump Iran Collapse Claim Follows Rial Crash

President Trump said Iran is “completely collapsing” as the rial reportedly fell near 2.03 million per dollar and U.S. pressure tightened on Tehran

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 24, 2026

Iranian rial banknotes inside a money-counting machine.

Iranian Rial All-Time Low Nears Two Million Per Dollar

Iran’s currency reportedly fell to about 1.98 million rials per dollar, nearing the two million mark as U.S. blockade pressure and looming sanctions squeeze Tehran

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 23, 2026

Hormuz Leverage Weakens As Iran Threatens Pipelines

IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naqdi said Hormuz will not lose its importance and warned that oil pipelines can also be attacked

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 20, 2026

President Donald Trump seated at a table with American flags behind him.

Trump Iran Sanctions Launch “Toughest Economic Operation”

President Trump announced sweeping Iran sanctions and warned any country helping Tehran through trade, finance, oil smuggling, or shell companies

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 20, 2026

Iran Says 60-Day Deadline Has Lost Its Meaning

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the 60-day period in the U.S.-Iran memorandum has lost meaning after accusing Washington of violating the deal

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 17, 2026

A split-screen image showing a U.S. president and an Iranian leader.

Trump Warns Iran: U.S. May Take Control Of Hormuz

President Trump warned that the United States may take control of the Strait of Hormuz if forced to do so, as pressure on Iran rises

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 16, 2026

A U.S. president speaking into a microphone at a podium.

Trump’s Iran Window Expires As Sanctions Loom

The 60-day window from Trump’s Iran memorandum is set to expire as Washington prepares new sanctions and keeps blockade pressure on Tehran

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 16, 2026

Three men standing indoors, with the face of the man in the center obscured.

Iranian-Born Engineer Convicted In Drone Export Case

An Iranian-born engineer was convicted in Boston over a drone-related export conspiracy, raising security concerns for the United States and Israel

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 14, 2026