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Iran March 15, 2024

US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region

Biden administration extends Iranian sanction waiver as Iraq looks to cut energy dependence on Tehran. On Friday, John Kirby said none of the money will be going to Iran.

US March 14, 2024

US imposes sanctions on 3 Israeli West Bank settlers for violence against Palestinians

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on three Israeli settlers and their farms in the occupied West Bank for harassing and attacking Palestinians.

Iran March 13, 2024

Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran

Amid Biden’s ongoing waiver of billions of dollars in  sanctions relief to the Iran, a new push is unfolding to stop the White House’s payments to America’s top enemy.

Iran March 12, 2024

Venezuela tries to mend oil alliance with Iran as US poised to restart sanctions

The oil alliance between Venezuela and Iran deteriorated last year when Venezuela fell behind on payments, but Venezuela wants to mend relations in the face of looming U.S. sanctions.

World February 23, 2024

US sanctions European country's pro-Russia party member, president embraces move

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu thanked the U.S. for its new sanctions on pro-Russian Shor party member Marina Tauber on social media platform X.

Russia February 21, 2024

Nearly 2 years after Russia invaded Ukraine, EU approves new sanctions

The EU has agreed on a new batch of sanctions against people and businesses suspected of aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.

China February 15, 2024

Beijing bristles as Chinese companies could face sanctions for Russia assistance: report

The European Union will target companies – not countries – that have facilitated the transfer of electronics and technology necessary to produce weapons for Russia.

Middle East January 31, 2024

US sanctions 3 firms over direct connections to Sudan Civil War

The Treasury Department levied sanctions Wednesday against three Sudanese firms suspected of direct connections to the country's devastating civil war.

Russia December 18, 2023

Russian diamond industry hit with fresh round of EU sanctions

The European Union announced Monday a new round of sanctions against Russia's diamond industry over the Kremlin's continued war in Ukraine.

Africa December 7, 2023

West African high court denies Niger's request for sanctions relief, deems junta illegitimate

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled against Niger's military junta in its request for sanctions relief, claiming its unconstitutionality gives it no standing to make such demands.

Europe December 6, 2023

US to assist Cyprus in crackdowns against anti-Russia sanctions violations

American and Cypriot officials are set to launch a collaborative effort to assist investigations into sanctions violations by Russian oligarchs.