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Middle East May 2, 2016

US preparing fresh sanctions over Iran ballistic missile program

The U.S. is preparing to impose financial sanctions on Iran for the first time since this past summer's agreement on Tehran's nuclear program, according to a published report.

Sanctions May 2, 2016

‘There will be a price’: Obama team reportedly fuming over Netanyahu visit

The Obama administration reportedly is fuming over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to address Congress in March regarding the Iranian threat, with one unnamed official telling an Israeli newspaper he will pay “a price” for the snub. 

Sanctions May 2, 2016

Senate opens showdown with Obama over Iran sanctions

Senators in both parties squared off with the Obama administration Wednesday about whether new sanctions would scuttle nuclear talks with Iran as House Speaker John Boehner, without consulting the White House, invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.

Iran January 29, 2016

Iran looks like a prize to corporations. Here's why they should steer clear

There is plenty of money to be made in deals with the devil, but at what cost?

State Department December 21, 2015

US cracks down on companies evading Iran sanctions

The Obama administration on Thursday targeted more than two dozen companies and individuals for evading international sanctions against Iran or supporting its nuclear program, a signal that the U.S. will continue to enforce existing sanctions while pursuing a diplomatic resolution with Tehran.

State Department December 20, 2015

US will reportedly hit Infosys with record fine for immigration violations

The United States government is preparing to hit India-based outsourcing giant Infosys with the largest immigration fine ever levied, after an investigation found that the company illegally placed workers on visitor visas at American corporate clients. 

Sanctions December 20, 2015

Obama reportedly wants to cut Congress out of Iran deal

The Obama administration reportedly wants to cut Congress out of any nuclear deal with Iran – at least for the short-term -- fearing they would lose if any measure to lift sanctions came to a vote.

Sanctions December 20, 2015

Rouhani ties Iran cooperation on Mideast violence to nuke deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday sought to leverage the crisis in the Middle East to ease sanctions on his country as part of nuclear talks, suggesting during a United Nations address that security cooperation between Iran and other nations could only occur if they struck a favorable nuclear deal.

Al Qaeda December 20, 2015

US sanctions foreign fighter facilitators

The Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight people it says have helped finance or facilitate the movement of foreign fighters joining the Islamic State and the Nusra Front, two Syrian extremist groups that have been the subject of recent American military strikes.

Sanctions December 20, 2015

Obama administration sanctions Russia's largest bank

The Obama administration Friday announced new penalties against Russia’s largest bank and expanded sanctions on the nation’s energy and defense sectors, pledging additional economic punishment if Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his incursions in Ukraine.

Sanctions December 20, 2015

US sanctions 3 firms for aiding Syrian government

The Treasury Department is sanctioning three companies suspected of aiding the Syrian government, which is fighting opposition forces in a civil war that has killed more than 160,000 people.