US Sanctions 35 Over Iran Shadow Banking

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

International

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US

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US Extends Russian Oil Waiver for Cargoes at Sea

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

The United States has extended a temporary sanctions waiver that allows buyers to receive Russian oil cargoes already loaded and at sea, offering short-term relief to countries dependent on these shipments. The move marks a reversal from earlier signals that the waiver would not be renewed and reflects concern over energy market disruption. US Russian […]

International

US Ends Oil Waivers, India Hit by Supply Risk

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

The United States has decided not to renew temporary sanctions waivers that had allowed limited deliveries of Russian and Iranian oil already loaded before earlier cut-off dates. The move tightens pressure on energy buyers, including India, at a time when global crude markets remain sensitive to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. US Sanctions Waiver […]

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Indian Refiners Eye Iranian Oil Return

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

Indian refiners are exploring the possibility of buying Iranian crude again after the United States issued a temporary sanctions waiver covering Iranian oil already at sea. The move comes as refiners across Asia search for replacement supplies amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and pressure on regional energy markets. Indian Refiners Eye Return To […]

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US May Ease Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The United States may temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea as Washington looks for ways to cool surging crude prices caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The proposal was outlined by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the move could quickly add supply to the market during a […]

International

Trump Questions Iran’s Capitulation

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has questioned why Iran has not “capitulated” amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear programme and regional policies, according to remarks made by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue alongside pressure tactics aimed at influencing Tehran’s decisions. Trump Questions Iran Capitulation Stance Speaking

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India Seizes Iran-Linked Tankers, Pauses Chabahar Funding: Neutrality In A Sanctions-Driven World

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

India’s seizure of three Iran-linked shadow fleet tankers near Mumbai and the Union Budget’s removal of fresh funding for the Chabahar Port project did not occur in isolation. Both decisions came amid rising US tariff threats and sanctions pressure on countries trading with Iran. Together they triggered predictable reactions. Some called it a tilt toward […]

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Why the West Pressured India on Russian Oil Without Wanting Supply to Stop

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Western capitals have spent the last two years telling their publics that sanctions are choking Russia’s war machine, and that the rest of the world is falling in line. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, became a prime stage for this storyline. The pressure on New Delhi to cut Russian crude has been loud, constant, […]

International

China Criticises US Sanctions at UN Security Council

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

China has criticised recent US-led sanctions on trade with Russia, saying that Western nations are using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext to impose unilateral measures that disrupt normal international trade relations. The comments were made during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine. Beijing’s Position China’s deputy UN representative

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US Advances Russia Sanctions Bill After Trump Approval

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

The United States is moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill after President Donald Trump gave his support for the legislation, a senior US senator said. The bill, which has been worked on by lawmakers from both parties for months, is designed to increase economic pressure on Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine. […]