An investigation by The Economist uncovers a multi-billion-dollar, America-defying network…
U.S. Charges Huawei With Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets, Racketeering…
Federal prosecutors have charged Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries with conspiracy to steal trade secrets and violate anti-racketeering laws, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Feb. 13. These charges are in addition to previous charges on Huawei relating to violations of U.S. sanctions on Iran in an existing indictment. The latest charge […]
Massive Leak Confirms Turkey’s “Gold-For-Gas” Scheme to Evade U.S. Sanctions on Iran…
We first started noticing major ‘odd’ exports of gold from Turkey to Iran in May 2012. Turkey’s trade balance fluctuated wildly as gold stocks flowed out of the country in bursts – “Turkey’s going to continue it,” the Turkish economy minister said. “If those casting aspersions on the gold trade are searching for immorality, they […]
Iran Says Latest U.S. Sanctions Ends ‘Channel of Diplomacy Forever’…
A spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said in a tweet Tuesday that the new U.S. sanctions that target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials permanently end any chance of diplomacy between countries. The comment was followed by Iranian President Rouhani, who mocked the White House and said it is “afflicted by mental […]
Russian FM Warns Against ‘Very Bad Scenario’ Unfolding Around Iran…
Iran to Take Second Step in Limiting Nuclear Commitments ‘More Strongly’…
EXCELLENT READ: What Iran Is Really Up To by Michael Doran…
In April 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—known more commonly as the Iran nuclear deal—was still to be formalized, but Republicans preparing to run for president in the following year were already denouncing it. At a public forum in New York City, the Washington Post columnist David Ignatius asked Javad Zarif, the Iranian […]
Iran’s Oil Exports Implode As Sanctions Sting…
Iran’s oil exports are plunging. Waivers on U.S. sanctions for Iranian oil purchases expired earlier this month, and there is evidence that most countries are steering clear of running afoul of Washington. The result is an absolute plunge oil exports from Iran. Bloomberg reported on May 9 that “not a single ship has been seen […]
Trump to Impose Oil Sanctions on Iran…
On Wednesday, President Trump decided to re-impose oil sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran saying that there is enough oil on the market to support global demand without Iran’s contribution. According to Trump, “there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran to permit a significant reduction in […]