Sanctions
- Middle East
UN confirms reactivation of sanctions on Iran
United Nations: The United Nations confirmed that sanctions against Iran have been reactivated. “Pursuant to the process set forth in paragraphs 11 and 12 of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), effective on…
- Middle East
Iran signals hardline response to UN sanctions, treaty exit possible
Tehran: Iran weighed Sunday, September 28, how to respond to reimposed United Nations sanctions over its atomic program, with one lawmaker suggesting parliament would consider potentially withdrawing from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty…
- World
Sanctions hit Nayara’s access to non-Russian oil
New Delhi: Nayara Energy – part-owned by Russian oil giant Rosneft PJSC and blacklisted by the European Union in July – is facing difficulties in securing non-Russian crude supplies for a second…
- World
Trump indicates readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia
New York: US President Donald Trump has signaled his readiness to escalate sanctions against Russia amid continued Russian defiance over the Ukraine war, but he did not specify what those measures would…
- World
Donald Trump signs executive order terminating Syria sanctions
Washington: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating Syria sanctions, according to the White House website. Trump “signed a historic Executive Order terminating the Syria sanctions program to support the…
- Middle East
Trump sanctions International Criminal Court over Israel investigations
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. Neither the U.S. nor Israel is a member…
- Middle East
EU agrees roadmap to ease Syria sanctions in wake of Assad’s downfall
European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria while insisting that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers. The…
- World
US sanctions Pakistan’s aerospace agency over proliferation
Washington: The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency National Development Complex (NDC) on charges of them contributing to Pakistan’s ballistic…
- Middle East
Iran imposes sanctions on US, UK over Israel support
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed sanctions on United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) individuals and entities for supporting and financing Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip.…
- Middle East
US, UK impose new sanctions on Iran after retaliatory attack on Israel
In response to Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom have jointly imposed new sanctions on Iran. At an official meeting of the Group of Seven (G7)…
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UK sanctions Iran’s leading military figures, entities
London: The UK has announced sanctions on a further seven individuals and six entities who it said “enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including its direct attack on Israel”. Prime Minister…
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US plans new sanctions on Iran following attacks on Israel
Washington: The US is planning new sanctions against Iran following Tehran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said. Sullivan said on Tuesday that US President Joe…
- Technology
Iran’s atomic chief hails nuclear progress despite threats, sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s atomic chief has said that his country has developed “complicated” nuclear technologies under difficult conditions and amid the enemies’ threats and sanctions. President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran…
- World
Canada announces new sanctions against Russia
Ottawa: Canada has announced new sanctions against Russia. According to a statement on the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s website, Canada is imposing new sanctions on 17 individuals and 18 entities linked to…
- World
UK announces ban on Russian diamonds in fresh round of sanctions ahead of G7
London: In a fresh round of sanctions, the UK has announced a ban on Russian diamonds, alongside the military-industrial complex and metals amid the ongoing Ukraine war. An industry worth USD4 billion…
