sanctions
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cryptoIran Considers Bitcoin for Oil Tanker Tolls Amid Sanctions
Iran is reportedly exploring Bitcoin payments for oil tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz to circumvent US sanctions. The move sparks debate on cryptocurrency's role in international trade.
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worldUS-Iran Peace Talks Face Hurdles Over Lebanon and Sanctions
Negotiations between the US and Iran to end a six-week war are jeopardized by Tehran's demands regarding Lebanon and sanctions relief.
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worldIran Mandates Bitcoin for Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran proposes Bitcoin payments for oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to bypass sanctions and exert control.
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financeIran Secures Strait of Hormuz, Triggers Market Shift as Sanctions Ease
Iran's consolidation of control over the Strait of Hormuz and the subsequent lifting of sanctions have dramatically impacted prediction markets, altering geopolitical outlooks and investor sentiment.
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worldMojtaba Khamenei: Piety vs. Property Empire
Investigations reveal new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's vast overseas property empire, contradicting Iran's image of religious simplicity.
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worldPortugal Probes Export Surge to Russia's Neighbors Amid Sanctions Concerns
Portuguese authorities are investigating a significant rise in exports to countries bordering Russia, potentially indicating sanctions circumvention following the Ukraine invasion.
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cryptoBinance Denies Facilitating Iran Transactions Amidst US Senate Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency giant Binance refutes claims of enabling over $1 billion in crypto transactions to Iran, calling US Senate reports 'defamatory' and 'unsupported.'
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worldUS Labels Iran State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, Escalates Sanctions
The Trump administration officially designates Iran a state sponsor of wrongful detention, enacting new sanctions and travel restrictions in response to the continued detainment of Americans.