Sanctions
US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
This development comes a week after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Treasury Department's sanctions on Albanese.
Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar
US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies
Gaza flotilla leader linked to Hamas, PFLP leaders sanctioned by US Treasury
US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists, calls them 'violent Antifa'
The US has designated Antifa groups in Europe as global terrorists, citing their involvement in violent acts linked to anarchist and Marxist ideologies.
Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for directing Israel's summer strikes
The Iranian foreign minister calls for the UN to take action against the US as Trump tells reporters that he was "very much in charge" of Israel's strike on Iran.
Sharaa’s landmark visit to Washington: Trump vows to support Syria's recovery from war
Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Sharaa as a "strong leader" and voiced confidence in him. "We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful," he said.
US sanctions official: Time is right to cut Iran's Hezbollah funding
The US has adopted a "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran meant to curb its uranium enrichment and regional influence, including in Lebanon
US grants Hungary exemption on Russia sanctions after warm Trump-Orban meeting
The exemption will last for one year and includes a Hungarian commitment to buy US liquefied natural gas with contracts valued at $600 million.
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister
United Nations sanctions monitors have seen no "active ties" this year between al Qaeda and HTS, according to a UN report seen by Reuters in July.
US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah operatives aiding Iranian funds in reaching terror group
The funds transferred to Hezbollah were used to resist the Lebanese government's efforts to assert control over the territory and rebuilding terror infrastructure.
North Korea says antagonized by US sanctions, will respond
North Korea slams the US decision to impose sanctions designed to cut off funding for North Korean weapons programs.
Stop Iran's oil shipments: The US must enforce snapback at sea - opinion
Every time Washington issues sanctions without follow-through, Tehran learns that defiance pays.
US wants UN sanctions on seven vessels over North Korea exports
The seven vessels have illegally exported North Korean coal and iron ore to China, which traditionally earns Pyongyang between $200 million and $400 million a year, a US official claims.
