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February 24

Russian ‘dark fleet’ tanker believed to be delivering oil to Cuba, detected off US coast amid Trump ban

Russian oil tanker allegedly bound for Cuba engaged in deceptive shipping practices including signal manipulation and offshore cargo transfer, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward.

February 19

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.