Iran and Russia have taken important steps to strengthen their cooperation against money laundering and terrorist financing. Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, met with Yury Chikhanchin, head …
Iran gains powerful AML–CFT support from Russia, challenging FATF’s global control
Iran and Russia have taken important steps to strengthen their cooperation against money laundering and terrorist financing. Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, met with Yury Chikhanchin, head …
Standard Chartered settles £1.5bn lawsuit over Iran sanctions breaches
Standard Chartered has settled a £1.5bn investor lawsuit that included claims its breaches of sanctions against Iran were more widespread than the UK-listed bank has acknowledged.
Report: Iran launches massive missiles during a naval drill near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has launched massive missiles in the Sea of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz during a naval drill, according to state TV …
Iran to attend World Cup draw after boycott threat
A delegation from Iran will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in the US on Friday after threatening to boycott it over a visa row.
In historic break from Iran-aligned axis, Iraq freezes Hezbollah and Houthi assets under new terror ruling
Iraq has taken a powerful step by adding Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi movement (Ansarallah) to its terrorism-finance blacklist. This move, published in the country’s Official Gazette on …
Iraq to correct asset-freeze list that included Hezbollah and Houthis, citing publication error
By Jana Choukeir BAGHDAD, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Iraq will correct a list of groups whose funding it has frozen, the state news agency reported on Thursday, after Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Houthis were …
After June war with Israel, Iranians seek portable wealth as hedge against falling currency
When it comes to financial security for Iran’s jittery public after the 12-day war with Israel, all that glitters is gold — and for many, it remains the most trusted hedge against inflation, sanctions …
How an Oil Pipeline Battle Shows the US Gaining Sway in Iraq
Fired by an Iranian-backed militia group within Iraq, likely in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites weeks earlier, one struck the Sarsang field operated by HKN Energy, a company owned …
Iran’s rial plunges to record low as dollar breaks 1.2mn mark
By bnm Tehran bureau Iran’s national currency plunged to a new record low on December 3 as mounting uncertainty over the country’s foreign-exchange reserves and policy direction fuelled renewed market …