Sanctions
Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.
Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela
Trump: Republicans will sanction nations doing business with Russia, considering similar for Iran
US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists, calls them 'violent Antifa'
Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for directing Israel's summer strikes
The Iranian foreign minister calls for the UN to take action against the US as Trump tells reporters that he was "very much in charge" of Israel's strike on Iran.
Sharaa’s landmark visit to Washington: Trump vows to support Syria's recovery from war
Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Sharaa as a "strong leader" and voiced confidence in him. "We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful," he said.
US sanctions official: Time is right to cut Iran's Hezbollah funding
The US has adopted a "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran meant to curb its uranium enrichment and regional influence, including in Lebanon
US grants Hungary exemption on Russia sanctions after warm Trump-Orban meeting
The exemption will last for one year and includes a Hungarian commitment to buy US liquefied natural gas with contracts valued at $600 million.
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister
United Nations sanctions monitors have seen no "active ties" this year between al Qaeda and HTS, according to a UN report seen by Reuters in July.
US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah operatives aiding Iranian funds in reaching terror group
The funds transferred to Hezbollah were used to resist the Lebanese government's efforts to assert control over the territory and rebuilding terror infrastructure.
North Korea says antagonized by US sanctions, will respond
North Korea slams the US decision to impose sanctions designed to cut off funding for North Korean weapons programs.
Stop Iran's oil shipments: The US must enforce snapback at sea - opinion
Every time Washington issues sanctions without follow-through, Tehran learns that defiance pays.
US wants UN sanctions on seven vessels over North Korea exports
The seven vessels have illegally exported North Korean coal and iron ore to China, which traditionally earns Pyongyang between $200 million and $400 million a year, a US official claims.
UK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran's Guards
An update to the British government website showed that an asset freeze, director disqualification and travel ban were imposed on Aliakbar Ansari.
Iran rebuilding ballistic missile manufacturing capabilities with China's support - CNN
Iran has purchased over 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate since the 12-Day War, enough to produce fuel for over 500 ballistic missiles with nuclear capabilities.
