Iran Has Had An Especially Bad 2018
The Trump administration hit Iran with sanctions after pulling out of the nuclear deal. That's hurt the Iranian economy — and emboldened hard-liners.
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Reimposing Sanctions Will Hasten End Of Iran Nuclear Deal, Some Experts Warn
The Trump administration is poised to reimpose sanctions on Iran this Monday. Tehran has been abiding by the nuclear deal, but some warn that it could fall apart in the face of renewed sanctions.
Iran Braces For New U.S. Sanctions To Further Cripple Economy
The new sanctions, which were previously lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, severely limit Iran's ability to buy U.S. currency and issue sovereign debt, and place restrictions on trade with Iran.
Pompeo: Iran Needs 'Enormous Change' To Reverse Reimposed U.S. Sanctions
Sanctions are set to start coming back on line after President Trump's decision in May to withdraw from the 2015 multi-nation nuclear deal.
For Relatives Of U.S. Prisoners In Iran, Uncertainty Grows After Iran Deal Pullout
The Trump administration's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal may complicate efforts to free American citizens detained in Iran, former U.S. diplomats warn.
Companies Face A Tough Choice After Trump Pulls Out Of Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement puts the U.S. at odds with some of its closest allies. Companies rushed to do business in Iran when the agreement took effect.
These Are The Potential Consequences Of Renewing Sanctions For Iran's Oil Importers
Many of Iran's top oil importers are in Asia. South Korea is among them, but U.S. pressure to decrease oil purchases puts Seoul in a tricky position ahead of President Trump's North Korea summit.
New U.S. Ambassador To Germany Grenell Irks His Hosts The Day He Arrives
In his defense, Richard Grenell said his tweet instructing German companies to "wind down operations immediately" in Iran was just following "White House talking points."
U.S. To 'Prod' And 'Cajole' Allies To Stop Doing Business With Iran, Official Says
"We're certainly going to be pushing and asking and cajoling them to disinvest, absolutely," State Department official Andrew Peek tells NPR. The U.S. withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday.
Trump: U.S. 'Will Withdraw' From Iran Nuclear Deal
Reaction was mixed, with Barack Obama calling the move "misguided," Israel praising the president, and Iran and France, Britain and Germany considering the next step.