Iran lawmakers target Rouhani’s finance minister as sanctions bite
Iranian lawmakers launched impeachment proceedings against the finance minister on Sunday, ramping up pressure on the president who is already facing attacks from hardliners over…
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US: Former ambassador to Turkey appointed as Syria rep
Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey was named U.S. special representative to Syria on Friday. After being sworn in by Secretary of State Mike…
US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed
The US has threatened to impose more economic sanctions on Turkey if it does not free a detained American pastor. Andrew Brunson has been held…
Afghan rock band struggles to hit right note in Iran
The band gathers in a small carpentry shop on the outskirts of Iran’s capital, with sawdust still in the air but the buzzing of the…
US threatens more Turkey sanctions if pastor not freed
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Thursday said that the United States would levy more sanctions on the troubled Turkish economy if Ankara does not release…
Turkey agrees with Russia over partial lifting of visas
Ankara agrees with Russia in principle on its lifting of visas for businessmen, truck drivers and service passport holders, Turkey’s Foreign Minister said Wednesday. Speaking…
Turkey invites US to panel in WTO
Turkey invited the U.S. to a panel in the World Trade Organization (WTO) about doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar…
U.S. is trying to make Iran ‘surrender’ through sanctions: Iran VP
(Reuters) – The United States is trying to make Iran surrender through the imposition of sanctions, Iranian vice president Eshaq Jahangiri said on Wednesday. New…
Erdoğan says Turkey will boycott US electronic products
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Turkey will boycott electronic products from the US, as he issued another defiant response to the US sanctions imposed in a…
The Guardian view on Iran and sanctions: the EU stands firm
Three years ago, the Guardian welcomed the Iran nuclear deal as a triumph of diplomacy. Though sceptics doubted its value, Iran has complied with its terms…