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
US Democrats to introduce bill sanctioning individuals involved in Israel's E1 settlement project
The introduction of the bill is the latest sign of growing friction between Democrats in Congress and the Israeli government over its handling of the West Bank.
Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threatens sanctions on airport service providers
The suspension of flights will begin at midnight on Wednesday.
US prosecutors investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations, crypto laundering
The US government has imposed sanctions on firms and individuals it says are helping Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in the Middle East, intensifying its campaign to isolate Iran economically.
EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
Latvia dropped its veto, clearing the way for the EU to remove Usmanov and Fridman from sanctions and extend remaining Russia measures for three years.
A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit
In similar Tuesday statements made to FOX, Rubio reiterated his assertion that Iran "must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon."
Iranian airlines to be cut off from global system as US Treasury announces secondary sanctions
The move is part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast, designed to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran alongside the conflict with Iran.
Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report
Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.
Trump signs new law expanding Russia sanctions, extending Iran sanctions
According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.
Turkey revokes operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank amid US economic pressure campaign
Earlier this month, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a small Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries.
Your Taxes: BA, or British Amnesia
The UK’s planned sanctions targeting Israeli settlements raise questions over trade agreements, legal frameworks and potential consequences for British companies operating internationally.
