Sanctions
Did UK pressure on Israel help Netanyahu, or bring his opponents closer to power? - analysis
When British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new measures against Israeli settlements on September 8, he insisted that Britain was not trying to influence Israel’s election.
US campaign to cripple Iran's economy risks falling short without global partners, experts say
UK sanctions 15 Sudanese military commanders, officials, for sexual violence, civilian attacks
How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar
Efforts to isolate ICC aim to erode global legal order, governing body leaders warn
The op-ed comes as the Trump administration has sanctioned ICC judges and officials, including the court's president, and is pressing member countries to quit.
UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws
The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.
Pezeshkian thanks Putin for position on Iran war, says Tehran, Moscow resist US 'unilateralism'
Putin told Pezeshkian at a meeting in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek that Moscow stood in solidarity with the Iranian people in the fight for their interests.
Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran
Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
"You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have Ir
UAE, Egypt central banks to coordinate with Banque Misr after US threatens to revoke dollar access
The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.
Syria’s credit card comeback, Damascus International Fair mark return to global economy
Syria can now process credit card payments again, symbolizing Syria's re-entry into the international system after years of isolation.
US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions
The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”
Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Asked why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed or committed not to attack NATO territory, Trump responded, “I had good conversations with him. He is not going to attack NATO territory.”
Iran regime will fall through mix of operations, economic pressure, ex-Mossad chief Barnea says
Barnea, in his first speech since leaving the post of Israel's spy chief in June, also said that Hezbollah and Hamas are weaker now than they were before the October 7 massacre.
