Sanctions
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese
US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington claimed that the Trump administration sought to regulate Francesca Albanese's speech because of the "idea or message expressed.”
Russian ship that sank after strange explosions reportedly carying nuclear reactors to North Korea
Hungary PM Magyar gives veto power to key ministers in his cabinet following new EU sanctions
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
French Navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean
The interception was carried out on high seas in the Western Mediterranean, between the southern coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco.
European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Iran’s brutal treatment of protesters
The resolution came following a heated debate on Tuesday, where the motion’s proponents decried the recent human rights violations against protesters in Iran.
US targets Hamas-linked charities, saying covert use of civilian groups endangers Palestinians
The measures are intended to disrupt covert channels and strengthen oversight of charitable networks, according to OFAC.
US sanctions Iran officials over protests crackdown, Israel Katz declares Iranian bank terror org.
In a parallel action to the US sanctions, Defense Minister Israel Katz issued an official statement defining the Iranian State Bank Melli as a terrorist organization.
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
Trump said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba, escalating pressure on Havana amid shifting US-Venezuela ties.
Iranian Defense Ministry offers contracts via crypto in attempt to bypass sanctions
Iran’s Defense Ministry export body is offering cryptocurrency payments for military contracts, signaling a new way to bypass sanctions on arms sales.
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States imposed new sanctions on four companies and oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s oil sector, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
The US Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA and its chair, Jose Jesus Urdaneta Gonzalez.
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The White House has directed US forces to prioritize the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, aiming to use economic pressure over military action.
Trump officials refused Israeli request to keep some US sanctions imposed on Syria - report
Israeli officials reportedly requested that some sanctions would remain imposed, to be used as leverage for future negotiations with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara.
