Sanctions
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
US targets Hamas-linked charities, saying covert use of civilian groups endangers Palestinians
US sanctions Iran officials over protests crackdown, Israel Katz declares Iranian bank terror org.
UK sanctions Iranian oil magnate accused of destabilization activities
Following suspicions of participating in "destabilization activities," multiple sanctions have been launched against Iranian oil magnate and associated entities.
Italy's defense minister suggests sanctions against Israel to 'save its citizens'
"What is happening [in Gaza] is unacceptable. We are not facing a military operation with collateral damage, but the pure denial of the law and the founding values of our civilization," he said.
UN's Francesca Albanese loses 'blue check' verification on X amid coming US sanctions
This came days after UN Watch submitted a legal appeal to the owner of X, Elon Musk. The appeal called on the company to remove Albanese's check mark following her designation under US sanctions.
Chinese engines, shipped as 'cooling units,' power Russian drones used in Ukraine
The long-range drone is being deployed to attack civilian and military targets deep within Ukrainian territory, with around 500 being used by Russia per month.
Trump says Witkoff may travel to Russia, threatens sanctions if deal not reached
"There'll be sanctions, but they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," Trump told reporters.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions
The US Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions for over 100 Iran-linked entities in move to place "maximum pressure" on the regime.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
In her ruling, US District Judge Nancy Torresen called the executive order an unconstitutional infringement on free speech.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways
Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old resident of Santa Monica, California, and Tehran, Iran, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bypassing Iranian sanctions.
