Turkey has sharply increased its oil imports from Iran. According to Turkey's Statistical Institute, the country imported well over a million tons of Iranian crude this March - the highest monthly purchase since last July. However, new US sanctions are now harming relations between Ankara and Teh...
russiatodayThe US is reportedly threatening India with penalties, if it doesn't comply with Washington's sanctions against Iran. India is one of the biggest consumers of Iranian oil, and American officials are quoted as saying they are worried that India may sidestep payment restrictions. RT's Priya Sridhar...
The US has issued a list of countries that could suffer from its sanctions on Tehran. China -- the biggest buyer of Iranian oil -- tops that list. Earlier Washington said it was exempting 10 EU states and Japan from the sanctions... that would block access to America's banking system. RT discusse...
russiatodayIran is facing further isolation, as the world's biggest electronic banking system, known as SWIFT, prepares to cut off dozens of financial firms blacklisted by the EU. It's part of a broader effort by European nations who also plan to impose an embargo on Iranian oil this summer, to pressure Ira...
russiatodayIsrael has rebuffed all warnings against striking Iran, which have been consistently coming from the international community. The country's foreign minister says it's Israel's business alone over whether to carry out an attack. Tel Aviv suspects Iran's atomic activities have military purposes, re...
russiatodayThe UN nuclear watchdog says its two-day mission in Iran has failed to produce a definitive result in clarifying the purpose of Tehran's controversial nuclear programme. The IAEA adds that this is due to its team not being allowed to visit a key military site. Tehran - which insists its activitie...
russiatodayIt's turmoil in the Arab world that's now threatening a bigger blow to the global economy, than the crisis in the Eurozone. The IMF Chief Christine Lagarde has warned that escalation of the situation with Iran, for example, could drive oil prices above 160 dollars a barrell. Let's now talk to RT'...
russiatodayIran has apparently found a way to stay in business despite a new EU oil embargo and asset freeze. India is reportedly agreeing to pay Iran in gold for its oil, instead of US dollars. Reports suggest Iran's biggest customer, China, could follow suit. Christoph R. Horstel, a government consultant ...
russiatodayThe EU has delivered on its threat to ban the import of crude oil from Iran, in response to its nuclear programme. The latest round of sanctions prohibits any new oil contracts, while allowing for existing deals to run until July. But Tehran is apparently finding ways to keep business pumping. Re...
russiatodayChina is under increasing pressure to reduce its reliance on Iranian oil exports but will Arab countries be able to pick up the slack, and at what price? To discuss this are guests: Willem Van Kemenade, Mamdouh Salameh and Mohammad Marandi.
aljazeeraenglishReports from Iran suggest a fierce reaction to the EU's move to impose an embargo on Iran's crude exports. To discuss the implications of fresh sanctions against Iran, RT talks to Pepe Escobar - columnist and 'Asia Times' correspondent, from Bangkok RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter:...
russiatodayFULL SCRIPT on.rt.com War mentality has saturated Washington and arms merchants want to benefit, says Congressman (d) Dennis Kucinich. He opposes sanctions against Tehran that could lead to war, and is sure the US should forget about trying to conquer other countries. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube...
russiatodayOn Monday The US Senate unanimously approved a package of new economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector just days ahead of a meeting in Baghdad between major world powers and Tehran. The House of Representatives passed its version of the bill in December and now the Senate and House must work out t...
infolivetvenglishSome countries are benefitting from sanctions against Iran. India, one of the biggest oil buyers is now getting their fuel for cheap. New Dehli is not caving into the pressure from the West to follow its lead in stopping the import of Iranian oil and dealing with its Central Bank. RT's Priya Srid...
The year 1951 was a pivotal point in Iran's contemporary history. It was the year the Iranian nation made a launch for independence. Iran's oil was flowing out unchecked as it had been for five decades. The monarchy was happy to line its pocket with the meager amount it was given to allow the out...
presstvglobalnewsDespite the new round of US and EU sanctions on Iran, India has said it would do what ever it takes to buy the Iranian oil. Finding a replacement on such a large scale is difficult as Iranian oil contributes to about 12 percent of India's oil imports. Press TV' s Sanjay Sethi reports from New Delhi.



