Sanctions
French Navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean
The interception was carried out on high seas in the Western Mediterranean, between the southern coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco.
European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Iran’s brutal treatment of protesters
US targets Hamas-linked charities, saying covert use of civilian groups endangers Palestinians
US sanctions Iran officials over protests crackdown, Israel Katz declares Iranian bank terror org.
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.
Israel, Hamas react strongly to Trump’s '48-hour' deadline on returning hostage remains - N12
Trump's 48-hour deadline for Hamas to return hostages' remains prompts action, with Israel and the US pushing for serious steps if demands aren't met.
The few prominent Jews worldwide demanding sanctions on Israel betray us - opinion
These kinds of Jews simply don’t have the required agency to demand that we be held to account and be sanctioned.
Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.
Erdogan pushes for sanctions, arms embargo in call to allies to lock Israel into Gaza ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Wednesday that he would be opposed to any role for Turkish security forces in the Gaza Strip.
US imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil
"We encourage our allies to join us in and adhere to these sanctions," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement announcing the sanctions.
Iran slashes four zeros from its currency amid soaring inflation worsened by US-E3 sanctions
Iran’s parliament approved removing four digits from its currency, the Iranian Rial, to tackle hyperinflation, though economists warn the move is mostly symbolic.
