Sanctions
US imposes sanctions targeting Hezbollah financial network, State Department says
According to the statement, the sanctions are intended to disrupt fundraising and money laundering activities carried out on behalf of Hezbollah’s finance team.
DOJ probing Iran's use of Binance crypto-exchange to avoid US sanctions
Dutch prosecutors drop Samos case against Israeli businessman Dan Gertler
Iranian ships leave Chinese port with suspected missile fuel during war - report
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir summons top generals, to place direct responsibility for October 7 failures
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir summoned several senior officers who served on October 7 and are being held responsible for failures surrounding the massacre.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Lebanon arrests Middle East drug kingpin Noah Zaiter, two years after US sanctions
The Lebanese army detains Noah Zaitar after years of evading arrest, amid intensified raids on drug traffickers.
Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.
Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela
President Trump says he hasn’t ruled out US troops in Venezuela and is open to talks with Maduro, while emphasizing his focus on combating drug trafficking.
Trump: Republicans will sanction nations doing business with Russia, considering similar for Iran
"As you know, I suggested it, so any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned," Trump told reporters. "They may add Iran to that," he added.
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.
