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China knocks US sanctions on state firm over Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 21:00

The US sanctions came shortly after US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met Chinese leaders in Beijing.

China knocks US sanctions on firm dealing with Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 09:39

The Obama administration has invoked US law to sanction China`s state-run Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp.

‘Iran could close Hormuz -- but not for long’

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 22:45

Tehran could close the entrance to the Gulf if Western states impose sanctions that paralyze their oil exports.

US steps up sanctions as Iran floats nuclear talks

Last Updated: Sunday, January 1, 2012, 10:39

US President Barack Obama signed new sanctions against Iran into law.

US sanctions Iranian officials for rights abuses

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 10:01

The US has slapped sanctions on two senior Iranian officials for "serious" human rights abuses aimed at protesters who took to the streets in large numbers following the controversial 2009 elections in Iran.

Iran getting isolated, may face more sanctions: US

Last Updated: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 09:35

The US has said that it is looking at new possible ways of imposing additional sanctions on Iran.

Iranian isolation will continue: Obama

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 11:44

US President Barack Obama says Iran`s actions jeopardise international peace and stability.

US to name Iran area of "money laundering concern"

Last Updated: Monday, November 21, 2011, 16:47

The move allows the US to take steps to further isolate the Iranian financial sector.

US planning new sanctions against Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 13:49

The sanctions would be aimed at preventing foreign investment in Iran`s petrochemical sector.

US sanctions on Myanmar to continue

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 12:41

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argued that more concrete steps need to be taken by Myanmar`s new government.

US renews 1979 sanctions against Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 14:24

The decision is technical, as the US president extends the sanctions every year.

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Iran`s airline

Last Updated: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 11:02

A Treasury statement says Mahan Air ferries personnel between Iran and Syria for military training.