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.
Israeli officials suggest sanctions on PA's Abbas after Palestinian state recognition - report
Israeli security officials urge restricting PA leaders' movement and income sources but warn against harming civilians, Army Radio reported.
Iran is rebuilding missile manufacturing facilities - report
Tehran is reportedly attempting to rebuild its arms manufacturing but is missing essential machinery.
Syria's Sharaa, in New York, renews call for US to formally drop sanctions
Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader, led rebel forces that overthrew Bashar al-Assad's government last year.
US could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions soon
Washington has already imposed targeted sanctions on several prosecutors and judges at the court, but naming the court itself in the sanctions list would be a major escalation.
Singapore to sanction Israeli settler leaders, supports Palestine statehood
"We call on the Israeli government to cease settlement construction and expansion," Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said.
Iran warns it will suspend IAEA cooperation if UN sanctions are reinstated
Iran threatened to resist UN nuclear "snapback" sanctions, asserting that it will overcome any sanctions.
Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses concern
Mark Levine says a future Mayor Mamdani would have little power to pull city pensions from Israel bonds, stressing comptroller-led decisions and legal hurdles.
Merz: Germany still to decide whether to back sanctions on Israel
Merz said Israel's actions in Gaza were not proportional to its stated goals, but said Germany did not share the view that the actions amounted to genocide.
UN sanctions on Iran to be reimposed, France's Macron says
As Iran's 30-day deadline for avoiding snapback sanctions approaches, European leaders discussed the possibility of further nuclear sanctions.
Italy ready to back EU sanctions against Israel and its ministers
The Italian Foreign Minister considers trade sanctions against Israel
