Sanctions
Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
The US last imposed major sanctions on Russia in October 2025, when the Treasury Department targeted Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil.
Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says
US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next
US removes counterterrorism designation from IRGC-linked company
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US Treasury said it was also prepared to act against any foreign company supporting illicit Iranian commerce and could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that aid Iran.
UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production
This comes as a Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities killed five people, including two rescue workers.
Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country's dominant crude supplier following the fall of Assad in December 2024.
US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls
The move comes after the US imposed new sanctions on Tuesday on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert "shadow banking" financial network.
Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship
"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," read a statement issued by Israel’s Grain Importers Association.
US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran's covert 'shadow banking' financial network
The move comes after the US said on Friday it had imposed sanctions on an independent "teapot" refinery in China for buying billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil.
UK blocks donation designated for the welfare of Ukrainian children in Israel
$80,000 designated for the welfare of Ukrainian children was blocked over links to Israel, with the treasury citing the risk of diverting funds from the conflict with Russia
US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
Last year, the US imposed sanctions on teapots Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical, and Shandong Shengxing Chemical.
Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision
Russian news agencies quoted a statement by diplomats at Russia's mission to the European Union as saying the measures were meaningless without a decision from the UN Security Council.
Trump's Op. Economic Fury pressure campaign on Iran expands beyond Hormuz blockade - report
Operation Economic Fury began with the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz before expanding to ships providing support to the Iranian regime in international waters.
