Sanctions

Iran 3 days ago

Iran rebuilding nuclear program despite Trump talks, opposition figure claims

Iran is reportedly working to rebuild nuclear sites damaged during June 22 "Midnight Hammer" operation as the regime participates in Geneva talks.

MILITARY February 15

US forces board sanctioned oil tanker after vessel tried to evade Trump quarantine, Department of War says

U.S. forces interdicted and boarded the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indo-Pacific after officials said it defied a Trump administration quarantine.

Cuba February 12

Russia to suspend flights to Cuba as Trump sanctions cut fuel supply

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency said the airlines Rossiya and Nordwind were forced to adjust their flight programs due to problems securing fuel in Cuba.

VIDEO February 11

Trump economic policies 'starting to pay off,' says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the Trump administration's better-than-expected jobs report, recent Iran sanctions and more on 'America Reports.'

Cuba February 10

Trump administration pressed to close Cuba embargo loophole with oil set to run out within days

Three Cuban-American Republicans demand the Trump administration shut off remaining commercial support to Cuba as the regime warns of oil an shortage within 15 days.

Politics January 30

US escalates sanctions on Iranian officials as Trump considers military options

The United States is ratcheting up pressure on Iran with sanctions as the threat of an American attack against the regime looms large on the world stage.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 29

Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture

The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.

France January 22

Russian oil tanker, the Grinch, intercepted as US, allies escalate sanctions crackdown

A Russian oil tanker was intercepted between Spain and Morocco as western powers intensify efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evading shadow fleet operations.

Terrorism January 22

Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat

U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.

United Nations January 20

Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift

President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.