AFP: China and major international financial institutions have been increasingly willing to cut off Iran over its suspect nuclear program, top US officials assured skeptical lawmakers Tuesday.
US: China, private banks helping to punish Iran
Fine handed down by Iran’s morality police to woman for “mal-veiling”
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 22 – The following is a translation of a fine handed down by Iran’s morality police to a woman for using nail polish while walking in public:
UAE applies tougher measures on Iran trade
AFP: Iranian firms in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly coming under tougher measures in line with UN sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear drive, a senior Iranian businessman said on Tuesday.
Congress seeks tough Iran sanctions
AP: Democrats and Republicans alike urged the Obama administration Tuesday to endorse legislation that would significantly toughen U.S. sanctions on Iran over its suspect nuclear program and support for extremist groups.
Canada slaps more sanctions on Iran
CP: Canada has toughened sanctions on Iran to bring them in line with a recent resolution by the United Nations.
Iran doubles highest banknote amid inflation fears
BBC: Iran has doubled the denomination of its highest banknote to 100,000 rials ($10, £6.50), its Central Bank Governor Mahmoud Bahmani has announced.
U.S. says Iran worried as sanctions bite
Reuters: New sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program are tightening the noose on Tehran, with growing numbers of private sector companies joining banks in shunning ties with the Islamic Republic as too risky, senior U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
Pakistani PM ignores US warning on Iran gas deal
AP: Defying a warning from Washington, Pakistan’s prime minister promised Tuesday to go ahead with a plan to import natural gas from Iran even if the U.S. levies additional sanctions against the Mideast country.
Ten Sunni rebels go on trial in Iran – report
Reuters: Ten suspects went on trial in Iran on Tuesday accused of belonging to a Sunni Muslim rebel group whose leader was executed two days ago for his involvement in attacks on the predominantly Shi’ite Islamic state.
Iran to send aid ship to Gaza
AP: Iran’s state television says the country will send an aid ship to the blockaded Gaza Strip with 1,100 tons of relief supplies.
