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Officials are concerned that Iran’s missile and drone program — administered exclusively by the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) — represents an immediate danger to US allies and Middle East stability. (Reuters/File Photo)

US to hit Iran with more sanctions for missile, drone program

  • They will make it harder for Iran to illicitly import parts necessary for the manufacturing of drones and missiles
  • US allies, including Saudi Arabia, have seen an uptick in attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
By Arab News ·
Ahmad Ghalebani was the chief executive of the sanctioned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) until he stepped down last month. (Tasnim/File Photo)

Sanctions-dodging Iran oil exec could be back on US financial blacklist

By Arab News ·
US drops sanctions on three Iranians, says move unrelated to nuclear talks

US drops sanctions on three Iranians, says move unrelated to nuclear talks

By Reuters ·
Escalating economic pressure combined with multilateral sanctions imposed on Iran have led to a spate of robberies from royal tombs and widespread looting of Iran’s historical cultural sites. (Wikimedia Commons)

Desperate Iranians turn to graverobbing as economy collapses 

By Arab News ·
Update Iranian protesters gather around a burning car during a demonstration against an increase in gasoline prices in the capital Tehran, on November 16, 2019. (AFP/File Photo)

EU set to sanction more Iranians for rights abuses, first since 2013, diplomats say

By Reuters ·
Iran renews call to US to lift all sanctions imposed by Trump

Iran renews call to US to lift all sanctions imposed by Trump

By AFP ·
US hits Iran with fresh sanctions as Trump term nears end

US hits Iran with fresh sanctions as Trump term nears end

By Reuters ·
Special The US for the first time on Monday accused Iran of direct involvement in the “probable death” of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, who vanished 13 years ago. (AFP/File Photo)

US sanctions two Iranians over FBI agent’s disappearance

By RAY HANANIA ·
Update US to sanction entities linked to Iran's missile program

US to sanction entities linked to Iran's missile program

By Reuters ·
Update US sanctions target Khamenei-linked foundation

US sanctions target Khamenei-linked foundation

By AP ·
Activists urge UN to impose tougher sanctions on Iran

Activists urge UN to impose tougher sanctions on Iran

By RAY HANANIA ·
US announces new sanctions on Iran defense ministry, atomic energy agency

US announces new sanctions on Iran defense ministry, atomic energy agency

By Agencies ·
Special International summit urges UN to take tougher action against Iran

International summit urges UN to take tougher action against Iran

By RAY HANANIA ·

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