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Russia August 14, 2024

Mideast oil powerhouse bans Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels that seek to undermine sanctions

Russia has faced crippling sanctions from Western nations following its invasion of Ukraine, but it has found ways to circumvent those sanctions, including illegal shipping of oil.

Iran July 20, 2024

Iran 'one to two weeks away' from weapons-grade nuclear material as US continues sanctions relief

The U.S. has provided sanctions relief in a number of ways to Iran, arguing that the country can't access the funds directly and that funds are earmarked for specific uses, but critics disagree.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024

Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

A group of House Republican lawmakers is introducing legislation to undo the Biden administration's reversal of Trump administration-era sanctions against a CCP entity.

Iran June 26, 2024

New report claims Iran regime using university to hide nuclear weapons development, avoid sanctions

The U.S. sanctioned a group tasked with nuclear weapons development to slow Iran's nuclear program, but officials allegedly reorganized resources and personnel to continue their work in hiding.

Russia May 30, 2024

US Intel says North Korean missile debris identified in Russian attack on Kharkiv: report

Russia and North Korea have denied any arms dealing between the two nations, as any such sales would violate an arms embargo on the hermit kingdom.

Russia May 16, 2024

Russian metals tycoon says US Treasury sanctions against him are 'balderdash'

The U.S. Treasury levied sanctions on Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska for an alleged sanctions evasion scheme aimed at unlocking frozen shares. Deripaska dismissed the sanctions.

Russia May 14, 2024

US Treasury puts sanctions on 1 Russian man, 3 companies for attempting to evade sanctions

Russian metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska and three Russia-based companies were saddled with new sanctions by the U.S. Treasury for their attempt to avoid existing sanctions.

Washington DC May 1, 2024

New US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on hundreds of individuals and companies linked to Russia's weapons development program, 16 Chinese entities, and individuals tied to Alexei Navalny's death.

State Department April 30, 2024

Biden plan to use Leahy Law sanction on IDF was 'political,' expert alleges: 'Congress should consider' probe

The Biden administration announced its plans to take action against the Israeli Defense Forces units accused of human rights violations in the West Bank, but less than a week later paused those plans.

Europe April 30, 2024

US-sanctioned ex-intelligence chief with Russian ties to be appointed Serbian vice-premier

Ex-intelligence chief Aleksandar Vulin, who is thought to have close ties with Russia, will be one of several vice-premieres in Serbia's new government.

Fox & Friends April 19, 2024

Biden 'doesn't have the stomach' to go after Iran's oil, says Gen. Keane: 'It's all about China'

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane explained why imposing secondary sanctions on China is important to thwarting Iran's aggression in the Middle East.