International Sanctions on Iran | Council on Foreign Relations
The United States first levied economic and political sanctions against Iran during the 1979–81 hostage crisis, shortly after Iran’s Islamic Revolution. On November 14, 1979, President Jimmy...
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DoP invites nominations from domestic export units for 5th
DoP invites nominations from domestic export units for 5th India Pharma & Medical Device awards 2025: Our Bureau, Mumbai Wednesday, November 6, 2025, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) is inviting nominations from export oriented units, large manufacturers, small and medium exporters for 5th India Pharma and Medical Device awards.
- How much did Iran export in 2023?
- Sharing its eastern borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran shipped US$11.9 billion worth of exported products around the globe in 2023. That estimated dollar metric results from an -75.5% drop compared to $48.6 billion five years earlier in 2019.
- How many companies are participating in Iran Expo 2023?
- According to Safari, 750 domestic companies are participating in this year’s event and 60 countries have expressed readiness to visit Iran Expo 2023, IRNA reported. Foreign participants include those from the UAE, Pakistan, Russia, Turkey and China, he added. The expo will last until May 10.
- Why was Iran Expo held in May 2024?
- The event served as a valuable platform to introduce Iran's export potential and expand international trade interactions. The sixth edition of the International Exhibition of Export Potential of Iran, known as "Iran Expo," was held in May 2024 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.
- What is Iran Expo?
- Iran Expo serves as a showcase of Iran's economic and industrial capabilities, aiming to introduce high-quality Iranian products and services to global markets. The Iran Expo exhibition is held to facilitate trade exchanges, highlight Iran's export potential to the world, and create new opportunities for merchants and traders.
- Does the UK support sanctions-compliant trade with Iran?
- The UK government supports sanctions-compliant trade with Iran and we encourage UK businesses to take advantage of the commercial opportunities. Iran has large potential for foreign trade and investment. However, market barriers and protectionist trade policies have suppressed Iran’s foreign trade and investment in recent years.
- What is Iran's export potential?
- Thanks to its diverse climate, Iran has significant potential in agricultural and food production. The first edition of the International Exhibition of Export Potential of Iran, known as "Iran Expo," was held in May 2013 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.
