Topic
sanctions
60 stories related to this topic, newest first.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 hrs ago
U.S. administration considers sanctions on International Criminal Court
The administration is examining travel bans, visa revocations, and additional sanctions against the International Criminal Court. Officials describe the measures as a response to what they view as the court's overreach into U.S. sovereignty.
JE
tass.compolitics10 hrs ago
EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision
European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 13 July 2026 to consider possible trade measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The European Commission outlined three options in a draft paper: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or an outr…
AJ
france24.comtechnology11 hrs ago
European Union and Britain Impose Sanctions on Russian Cyberespionage Network
The European Union sanctioned nine people and four entities on July 13, 2026. Britain sanctioned 24 people and entities the same day over a network active since 2010.
Euronewsworld14 hrs ago
France to summon Russian envoy over alleged cyber campaign
France's foreign minister said the government will call in the Russian ambassador and impose sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over a reported cyber operation. Officials said the campaign targeted government ministries, companies, and service operators in ten Europe…
Forbesfinance15 hrs ago
U.S. Advances Legislation to Sanction Buyers of Russian Oil, Uranium and Natural Gas
The United States announced it will proceed with legislation targeting purchasers of Russian energy exports. The measures would impose heavy tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil, uranium and natural gas. Russia's economy depends on fossil fuel revenues that total…
jns.orgfinance16 hrs ago
EU Officials Seek Agreement on 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia
European Union foreign affairs ministers are scheduled to consider 250 new listings targeting Russia on Monday. Officials have not yet reached consensus on the full 21st sanctions package.
FI
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Israel's National Security Ministry awards 4-million-shekel grant to nonprofit operating in West Bank outposts
The ministry will provide the equivalent of $1.3 million to an organization active in West Bank outposts. The recipient faced sanctions from six countries last month.
axios.compolitics1 day ago
Senators Reach Deal With White House on Russian Sanctions Bill
Senators reached an agreement with the White House on a version of a Russian sanctions bill. The package would give the president additional tools to help end the war in Ukraine. The lead sponsor plans to seek floor time from both parties upon returning to Washington.
MA
axios.compolitics2 days ago
ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions imposed for case involving U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Cbc reported that Winnipeg-born International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost and two colleagues filed suit June 24, 2025, against President Trump and his administration. The action challenges sanctions imposed nearly a year earlier over her work on an Afghanistan case. Canad…
middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
U.S. demands Iran pledge safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
The United States is seeking a public statement from Iran confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic. Officials also reported new U.S. sanctions and Iranian casualties from recent strikes.
AJ
ndtv.compolitics2 days ago
U.S. Treasury Department imposes new sanctions on Iran-linked entities
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on individuals and groups linked to Iran. The measures follow reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
JE
Al-Monitorworld3 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Banker and Exchange Houses After Shipping Attacks and Cross Strikes
The United States on July 10, 2026, imposed sanctions on Ali Ansari and Iranian exchange houses. The action follows Iran's attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hillpolitics3 days ago
President signals intent to lift Turkey sanctions, faces congressional pushback
President Trump said Tuesday he will remove sanctions on Turkey. Several lawmakers and regional governments have raised objections tied to Turkey's possession of a Russian air defense system.
politics4 days ago
Airstrikes and oil sanctions leave recent truce in limbo
An exchange of airstrikes and renewed U.S. oil sanctions have left a truce reached last month between the United States and Iran in uncertain status. The agreement is not formally ended but shows limited signs of continued operation.
cnbc.compolitics5 days agoSourced
Trump notifies Congress of intent to lift Syria terrorism designation
President Trump informed Congress on July 8, 2026, of plans to rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation after a 45-day pre-notification period. The move follows the June 30, 2025 Executive Order directing sanctions relief and will end major U.S. sanctions on Syria.
middleeasteye.netfinance5 days agoUpdated
Brent Crude Rises Over 3 Percent After U.S. Strikes on Iran and End of Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver
Oil prices climbed more than 3 percent on Wednesday following U.S. military strikes and the revocation of an Iranian oil sanctions waiver. Asian equity markets closed mixed amid the developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
WA
Breaking Defensepolitics6 days ago
Trump Announces U.S. Will Lift Sanctions on Turkey Over S-400 Purchase
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Washington would remove sanctions imposed on Turkey in 2020. The announcement came ahead of a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit. Trump also voiced support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
FI
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tgam/EXHHQCJSYROBHAMNZX7S5LYLRE.jpg)
theglobeandmail.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
U.S. to lift sanctions on Turkey; F-35 sale decision pending
President Trump stated he would lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential F-35 sale during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit. The sanctions were imposed in 2020 after Turkey acquired Russian S-400 systems.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Trump Says U.S. Will Lift Turkey Sanctions but Has Not Reinstated F-35 Access
President Trump announced plans to end sanctions imposed in 2020 after Turkey bought a Russian S-400 system. He also signaled willingness to sell F-35 jets to the NATO ally during a visit to Ankara.
UN
+9
Fox Newspolitics6 days agoUpdated
Trump Says U.S. Will Lift Turkey Sanctions With No Timeline or Conditions Stated
President Trump announced the sanctions removal and possible fighter jet sales during a July 4 meeting with Turkish President Erdogan. The move reverses measures imposed after Turkey acquired a Russian air defense system.
DA
theglobeandmail.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Trump Lifts Turkey Sanctions and Pardons Eleven for Emissions Violations
President Trump announced during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the United States will remove sanctions imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system. The move could ease Turkey's path back toward the F-35 fighter jet program.
ZE
politics9 days ago
Superyacht Travels Along Norwegian Coast Toward Russian Port
An 82-meter vessel is moving through Norwegian waters under escort by two Russian naval ships. The yacht is equipped with anti-drone netting and is being monitored by NATO forces. It is expected to arrive at the port of Murmansk.
abcnews.go.comfinance11 days ago
Treasury Sanctions Nine Firms and Two Men Tied to Jalisco Cartel Fuel Theft
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Mexican men and nine companies accused of operating a fuel-theft network linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Treasury also issued an alert to banks about patterns of fuel smuggling from the U.S. into Mexico.
jns.orgfinance12 days ago
Israel Sanctions 37 Crypto Wallets Linked to IRGC
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced sanctions July 1 against 37 wallets holding NIS 24 million used to support Iranian proxies. The action follows a U.S. operation that froze nearly half a billion dollars in related cryptocurrency.
JE
middleeasteye.networld13 days ago
Lebanon reports 4,278 killed and 12,196 wounded in Israeli attacks since March
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported the updated casualty figures from Israeli attacks that resumed on March 2. The same bulletin noted damage to buses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tyre.
AJ
rt.combusiness14 days ago
Petrofac Facilities Management to Pay £569,157 After Self-Disclosing Russia Sanctions Breaches
GB News reported that Petrofac Facilities Management Limited must pay HM Revenue and Customs after breaching UK sanctions on Russia in 2022 and 2023. The Aberdeen-based company became the first publicly identified following a compound settlement. It supplied sanctioned goods and…
nbcnews.comfinance14 days ago
Iranian President Says Half of Assets in Qatar Should Be Released
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that $6 billion of $12 billion in Iranian assets held in Qatar should be released, according to state media IRNA. The comments address funds that have remained restricted under prior sanctions frameworks.
FI
globalresearch.capolitics17 days ago
President Trump Says U.S. Will Buy Wheat, Soybeans and Corn Using Frozen Iranian Assets
President Trump stated the United States will purchase wheat, soybeans and corn from American farmers with Iranian assets frozen under U.S. sanctions. The announcement outlines a plan to redirect previously restricted funds toward domestic agricultural purchases.
Al Jazeeraworld18 days ago
Venezuela Declares Emergency After Earthquakes Kill 164
Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. The United States said it is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities to send search and rescue teams along with medical and humanitarian supplies.
Le Mondepolitics18 days ago
French Navy Boards Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Off Sicily for Checks
The French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver off Sicily on June 23. President Emmanuel Macron said the vessel belongs to Russia's shadow fleet. France has now intercepted five such ships since September.
SE
MA
thegatewaypundit.comfinance19 days ago
Yemen-based group uses cryptocurrency to move funds and avoid sanctions
A network reportedly built around USDT on the TRON blockchain moves money from several sources into weapons purchases. The operation includes wallet rotation through exchanges and cash conversion to support operations.
MA
livemint.compolitics19 days ago
President Trump says Iran's unfrozen assets will buy food from U.S. farmers
President Trump stated that previously frozen Iranian assets will be directed toward purchases of agricultural products from American farmers. The announcement links the asset release to a specific trade outcome.
UN
The Dispatchpolitics19 days ago
Newsletter Examines Age of U.S. Politicians
The Morning Dispatch published an article on June 24, 2026, discussing the ages of American elected officials. The piece also covered primary election results, sanctions policy, and a weather-related event cancellation.
tass.comworld19 days ago
United States Sanctions Lagos Man and Three Currency Bureaus for ISIS Financing
The United States sanctioned Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad and three Nigerian bureaux de change on June 23 for moving funds to ISIS. The designations target a network spanning France, Turkiye, Syria and Nigeria. AllAfrica reported the action under Executive Order 13224.
Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
U.S. Groups Plan August Trip to Cuba for Castro Birthday Events
Two U.S.-based organizations will send 150 participants to Cuba for two weeks in August. The trip coincides with events marking the late Fidel Castro's 100th birthday and occurs as the administration applies sanctions on the island.
upi.compolitics20 days agoUpdated
U.S. Sanctions Five Cuban State Firms and One Individual
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six Cuban entities tied to the armed forces. Cuba's foreign affairs minister rejected the measures as collective punishment.
finance20 days ago
Trump Issues 60-Day Waiver on Iranian Oil Exports After Threatening Military Action
President Trump granted a 60-day waiver allowing purchases of Iranian crude and products through August 21. Brent crude traded between $77 and $79 per barrel on June 23 amid the developments.
Al Jazeeraworld20 days ago
U.S. Grants 60-Day Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver After First Day of Peace Talks, With Conditions and Disputes Remaining
The United States waived sanctions on Iranian oil exports for 60 days after the first day of direct talks. Iran and the U.S. differ on details including asset releases and nuclear inspections.
thehindu.comworld20 days ago
Iran Says It Will Administer Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s chief negotiator said Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz and require vessels to buy insurance. The move follows a temporary U.S. suspension of some sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
SP
news.sky.compolitics20 days ago
U.S. and Iran Agree to Form Working Groups on Sanctions and Nuclear Issues
Iranian and U.S. officials held technical talks in Switzerland on June 22. Two working groups will address sanctions removal and Iranian nuclear activities within days. The steps build on an interim deal signed last week.
The Japan Timesbusiness20 days ago
Iran Seeks Oil Buyers in Asia After U.S. Sanctions Waiver
Iran is contacting refiners in India, Japan, and South Korea after a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver took effect. The move allows Tehran to resume exports and address a backlog of oil on tankers.
swissinfo.chpolitics21 days ago
EU Report Recommends Sanctions on Turkish Officials Including Justice Minister
An EU report recommends sanctions against several Turkish officials, including the Minister of Justice. It criticizes Turkey's government for authoritarian rule. FDD reported the details of the recommendations.
realclearmarkets.comworld21 days ago
U.S. Treasury Issues Two-Month Sanctions Waiver for Iranian Oil
The waiver authorizes transactions through August 21 and permits dollar payments to Iranian entities. It follows recent U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland and a memorandum establishing a 60-day nuclear negotiation window.
SE
OS
al-monitor.comfinance21 days ago
U.S. Treasury Issues 60-Day License for Iranian Oil Sales
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a general license allowing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian-origin crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products. The license remains valid through August 21.
UN
KO
DI
SE
WA
+2
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics21 days ago
US-Iran Talks End First Round as Part of Deal to End War and Lift Sanctions
US Vice President JD Vance told reporters Monday that any unfrozen Iranian assets would require US and Qatari approval. The initial negotiations at Burgenstock mark the start of a two-month period under a preliminary deal to end the February war.
foxnews.comfinance21 days ago
Iran Central Bank Says Sanctions Waiver on Oil Sales Expected
The governor of Iran's Central Bank stated that the Foreign Assets Monitoring Office will issue a sanctions waiver covering the sale of Iranian oil. The announcement provides no additional details on timing or scope.
FI
thehindu.compolitics23 days ago
Iran and U.S. Sign June 15 Memorandum Granting Sanctions Relief
A memorandum of understanding signed June 15 provides Iran with sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds. Iranian officials and media have expressed both support and caution over the agreement.
thehindu.compolitics24 days ago
EU Leaders Open Summit on Seven-Year Budget and Russia Sanctions
European Union heads of state and government met for the second day of their June summit to review a proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 and to extend sanctions on Russia.
al-monitor.compolitics24 days ago
Senator criticizes administration Iran memorandum
A Republican senator publicly opposed an administration memorandum with Iran that would lift sanctions and create a reconstruction fund. Other Senate Republicans have also expressed concerns about the agreement.
mondoweiss.netpolitics25 days ago
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials and others for aiding Hezbollah
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials and additional individuals for providing support to Hezbollah. The action targets networks accused of facilitating financial and operational assistance to the group.
citizen.co.zapolitics26 days ago
G7 Leaders Agree to Increase Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine
G7 leaders adopted a joint statement committing to more air defence and long-range weapons for Ukraine. They also signaled readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
etftrends.comfinance27 days ago
U.S.-Iran Agreement Ends War and Restores Iranian Oil Sales
A new agreement ending the war between the United States and Iran permits Tehran to resume oil and fuel exports without delay. Sanctions relief covers banking, shipping, and insurance services as soon as the deal is signed.
etftrends.comfinance27 days ago
U.S. to Allow Iran Oil Sales Upon Signing of War-Ending Deal
A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that Iran will be permitted to sell oil and fuel immediately after the sides sign a memorandum of understanding this week. The waivers cover banking, transportation, and insurance services, but remain conditional on Iran meeting several perform…
KO
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld27 days ago
U.S. Apache helicopter downed in Strait of Hormuz was guiding ship-to-ship oil transfers
The helicopter was part of a U.S.-led operation using drones and aircraft to direct tankers through the strait after Iran closed the waterway. Reuters documented at least 92 vessels conducting transfers near Fujairah and Sohar since early May.
mondoweiss.netpolitics27 days ago
World Zionist Organization removed from Canada sanctions draft
The World Zionist Organization appeared on a draft list of entities Canada planned to sanction over West Bank settlement activity but was removed before the final list was released last Tuesday.
zeenews.india.compolitics28 days ago
UK to Announce New Sanctions on Russian Oil Tankers and Finance Networks at G7
The United Kingdom will announce sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet and financial networks at the G7 summit in Evian, France. A separate agreement will supply enriched uranium from a UK company to Ukraine's nuclear power stations.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance28 days ago
US-Sanctioned Tanker Crosses Navy Line and Begins Loading Iranian Crude
A sanctioned supertanker entered the blockade zone and began loading Iranian crude. Three other VLCCs left Chabahar with unknown destinations.
TA
Euronewspolitics28 days ago
EU Foreign Ministers Do Not Agree on Sanctions Against Israeli Minister Ben Gvir
The EU's 27 foreign ministers met in Luxembourg on 15 June 2026 but could not reach the unanimous agreement required to impose sanctions on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
tass.compolitics28 days ago
EU Adds 81 People and Entities to Russia Sanctions List
@CBSNews reported the European Union added 34 individuals and 47 entities to its Russia sanctions list on Monday, June 15, 2026, targeting military supply chains, oil shipments, and alleged propagandists.
espn.co.ukworld28 days ago
U.S. Has Not Agreed to Release $12 Billion in Iranian Assets
Iranian statements that the United States will unfreeze $12 billion remain unconfirmed. U.S. officials have not verified any such agreement.
JE