US Sanctions – Page 74 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Iran, Russia Turn to Trade in National Currencies to Ditch Dollar

Posted on October 2, 2019November 19, 2019By Editor

The head of Iran’s Central Bank Abdolnaser Hemmati said Wednesday that Iran and Russia have turned to bilateral trade in national currencies as both countries fall under US sanctions. … Read More >Iran, Russia Turn to Trade in National Currencies to Ditch Dollar

‘Wherever America goes, terror expands’: Rouhani says US is ‘supporter of terrorism’ over sanctions & bombing Syria

Posted on October 1, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the United States has fueled terrorism in the Middle East, slamming US policies for spreading chaos and radicalism across the region. … Read More >‘Wherever America goes, terror expands’: Rouhani says US is ‘supporter of terrorism’ over sanctions & bombing Syria

World

Following US steps? Boris Johnson calls for ‘new’ Iran nuclear deal, but Tehran says first comply with old one

Posted on September 29, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for a “new” nuclear deal with Iran, winning approval from US President Donald Trump but raising questions if London will now follow Washington in abandoning the existing agreement. … Read More >Following US steps? Boris Johnson calls for ‘new’ Iran nuclear deal, but Tehran says first comply with old one

Maduro Ready for Direct Talks With Trump if US Abandons ‘Obama’s Failed Policy of War’

Posted on September 29, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told Rossiya 24 that he was not ruling out the possibility of direct talks with his US counterpart. … Read More >Maduro Ready for Direct Talks With Trump if US Abandons ‘Obama’s Failed Policy of War’

Venezuelan Oil Ministry Accuses Opposition of Intent to Destroy PDVSA Subsidiary Monomeros

Posted on September 27, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Venezuelan oil minister and the chief of Venezuela’s national oil and natural gas company PDVSA, Manuel Quevedo, said on Friday that the PDVSA subsidiary petrochemical company Monomeros is at risk of being destroyed … Read More >Venezuelan Oil Ministry Accuses Opposition of Intent to Destroy PDVSA Subsidiary Monomeros

Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

Posted on September 26, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The intricate war dance among the U.S., the Saudis and Iran on the Houthi attack on Aramco oil installations may still not lead to a shooting war in West Asia. … Read More >Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

Trump hits Iranian bank with ‘highest’ sanctions ever imposed on a country

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019By Editor

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he has ordered sanctions on Iran’s national bank following the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities. … Read More >Trump hits Iranian bank with ‘highest’ sanctions ever imposed on a country

Russia Vows to Cooperate With Iran in Banking Sphere in Defiance of US ‘Highest Ever’ Sanctions

Posted on September 25, 2019By Editor

The development comes as the United States and Iran are experiencing a new low in their relations on the heels of the recent drone attack against Saudi oil refineries that Washington and its allies have swiftly blamed on Tehran – a claim that the Islamic Republic vehemently rejects. … Read More >Russia Vows to Cooperate With Iran in Banking Sphere in Defiance of US ‘Highest Ever’ Sanctions

Shows

The News with Rick Sanchez – September 19, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019By Editor

At least 30 Afghan civilians were killed and 40 others were injured by a US drone strike on Thursday. RT America’s Michele Greenstein (in for Rick Sanchez) reports. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – September 19, 2019

USA

Trump to ‘substantially increase’ sanctions on Iran, amid calls for war

Posted on September 18, 2019September 21, 2019By Editor

Donald Trump has instructed the Treasury Department to “substantially increase,” sanctions on Iran. The move comes in response to Iran’s alleged attacks on Saudi oil fields, and as the president’s confidants advocate war. … Read More >Trump to ‘substantially increase’ sanctions on Iran, amid calls for war