Shirin Ebadi, the first Iranian to win a Nobel Peace Prize, also spoke with the Monitor about her fight for human rights in Iran and challenged the supreme leader’s role.
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Western Sanctions on Iranian Banks Make Trade Harder
The European Union’s expulsion of 30 sanctioned Iranian banks from a global financial messaging service last month has made it significantly harder for Iranians using those banks to do business with foreign partners.
Sanctions against Iran reviewed by European Parliament
The European Parliament held a meeting on March 8 to reflect on the impact of sanctions against Iran driven by human rights concerns.
Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food imports
More evidence emerged on Tuesday of the crippling impact of new sanctions on Iran, with international traders saying Tehran is having trouble buying rice, cooking oil and other staples to feed its 74 million people weeks before an election.
EU planning sanctions against Iran telecoms sector
European Union governments could ban the sales of some telecommunications equipment to Iran in the coming months under plans for new sanctions discussed by EU experts in Brussels.
India will not join sanctions on Iranian oil
India, the world’s fourth largest consumer of oil, has announced that it will not impose sanctions on Iranian oil.
Australia To Follow EU Lead On Iran Sanctions
Australia will follow the European Union and ban oil imports from Iran, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has announced during a visit to London.
EU adds Iran’s Bank Tejarat to sanctions list
Jan 24 (Reuters) – The European Union has included Iran’s state-owned Bank Tejarat among entities it isblacklisting to raise pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme, according to an EU document published on Tuesday.
EU Meeting To Widen Iran Sanctions
The European Union is expected to strengthen sanctions against Iran at a gathering of foreign ministers today to punish Tehran for its alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Iran sanctions affect United Arab Emirates trade
Tensions between Iran and the West are rising and the US says sanctions are beginning to have an effect in Iran.