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Middle East December 4, 2023

US sanctions 3 Sudanese officials over ties to ex-dictator al-Bashir

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Monday on three Sudanese individuals who served as top-ranking officials under longstanding dictator Omar al-Bashir.

OPINION November 22, 2023

Biden funding both sides of Israel-Hamas war

The Biden administration resumed the risky practice of annually sending hundreds of millions in aid to the Palestinians, including to the Gaza Strip, where Hamas can divert aid.

State Department November 15, 2023

Critics slam Biden admin for waiver that gives Iran access to $10B fund: 'absolutely outrageous'

The U.S. extended a sanctions waiver that critics slammed as tantamount to continuing to fund Iran’s disruptive activities as its proxies attack U.S. forces across the Middle East.

Iran November 14, 2023

US and UK impose fresh sanctions on Hamas, targeting money transfers from Iran to Gaza

The U.S. and U.K. have imposed sanctions on Hamas officials and members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), as well as a Lebanese money exchange service.

Russia November 8, 2023

EU will consider impsoing a ban on Russian diamonds

The European Union will consider banning Russian diamonds next week. The proposal would be the 12th package of sanctions designed to diminish Russia's ability to finance war in Ukraine.

Europe October 31, 2023

Dutch court hands Russian businessman 18-month sentence for violating sanctions

An unnamed Russian businessman was sentenced to 18 months in prison Tuesday for illegally exporting computer chips and other electronic goods to his home country.

Sanctions October 30, 2023

Cruz rolls out measure to sanction Hamas, freeze Iranian assets

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is rolling out a measure that would prohibit money from going into the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, Fox News Digital has learned.

VIDEO October 29, 2023

Rep. Michael McCaul: US has not enforced sanctions on Iranian oil

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, tells ‘FOX News Sunday’ that the House should appropriate money to Israel separately from other crises like Ukraine or border funding.

China August 12, 2023

Chinese fishing ban blasted as PR stunt that does 'nothing' to protect wildlife

A nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation has raised concerns that China’s recent fishing ban amounts to little more than a PR stunt since the country allegedly doesn’t fish much in the recently banned areas.

World July 21, 2023

Russia evades world's sanctions with lessons learned from Iran: 'An alliance of convenience'

Iran and Russia have recently been subjected to a new round of U.S. and international sanctions due to illegal actions and, in response, have attempted to subvert them.

World July 19, 2023

A look at US sanctions on Russia, Iran from Obama to the Biden years

Over the last decade, the U.S. has sanctioned Russia and Iran for dangerous international actions, a continual process that has produced mixed results.