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US sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

US sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

US imposes new sanctions targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran seeks to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli strikes.

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

Over brutal crackdown

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister

The US imposes sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and five other officials over brutal crackdown that killed thousands of protesters.

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister

New sanctions

US targets Iran’s 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

US sanctions nine Iranian oil vessels and related firms, expanding pressure on Tehran over its protest crackdown.

US targets Iran’s 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

Financial noose tightens:

US sanctions target Houthi maritime smuggling

Trump administration sanctions 32 individuals and entities, and four vessels, for supporting the Houthi terror group’s illicit fundraising and smuggling operations, including a $1 billion Iranian oil network.

US sanctions target Houthi maritime smuggling

US Treasury revokes sanctions on Syrian government

US Treasury officially revokes sanctions on the Syrian government, following a June 30 executive order from President Trump that removed the measures.

US Treasury revokes sanctions on Syrian government

US sanctions firms tied to Iran's oil sales for terrorism funding

The US Treasury sanctions 22 entities across Hong Kong, UAE, and Turkey for facilitating Iranian oil sales that fund the IRGC-QF, a key player in Iran’s terrorist operations.

US sanctions firms tied to Iran's oil sales for terrorism funding

More pressure on Tehran:

US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

US Treasury sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks, including vessels and companies linked to Salim Ahmed Said, intensifying efforts to disrupt Iran’s oil exports and terrorism financing.

US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

US acts against sham charities backing Hamas, PFLP

Treasury targets fraudulent non-profits used to funnel funds to designated terrorist groups under guise of humanitarian aid.

US acts against sham charities backing Hamas, PFLP

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

New US sanctions target over 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum.

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

'Major incident'

US Treasury Department targeted by Chinese-sponsored hackers

US Treasury Department alerts lawmakers to a cybersecurity breach involving a Chinese state-sponsored actor, marking what officials describe as a “major incident.”

US Treasury Department targeted by Chinese-sponsored hackers

US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network

US Treasury Department announces sanctions against 19 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of involvement in Houthi operations and the illegal trade of Iranian oil and gas.

US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

US Treasury Department sanctions two individuals and two entities for their involvement in developing and purchasing components for the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

After embarrassing mistake:

US lifts sanctions wrongly imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid

US lifts sanctions imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid from Revava, which were imposed on him due to the fact that his name is similar to that of one of the leaders of the Tzav 9 organization.

US lifts sanctions wrongly imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid

US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of its drone unit

US Treasury announces sanctions on Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida and leaders of the group's drone unit.

US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of its drone unit

Ukraine war enters 2nd year:

New sanctions to 'degrade Russia’s ability to fuel aggression'

On one-year anniversary of Ukraine war, Biden admin hits hard at Russia's ability to wage war with host of new sanctions.

New sanctions to 'degrade Russia’s ability to fuel aggression'

US Treasury letting tech firms increase internet access in Iran

Measure announced in wake of Iran shutting down internet after protests erupt over death of 22-year old woman in police custody.

US Treasury letting tech firms increase internet access in Iran

US imposes sanctions on 6 Hamas-linked orgs.

Sanctions target 4 people and various companies which are part of Hamas Investment Office, which generates revenue for the terror group.

US imposes sanctions on 6 Hamas-linked orgs.

U.S. sanctions Iranians over hacking

United States sanctions 10 Iranians and an Iranian company for alleged hacking of hundreds of universities in the U.S. and abroad.

U.S. sanctions Iranians over hacking

Watch: Netanyahu meets with US Treasury Secretary

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Steve Mnuchin, who landed in Israel as part of his Middle East tour.

Watch: Netanyahu meets with US Treasury Secretary

US sued over aid to Israel

A lawsuit claims that US aid to Israel is illegal, since Israel won't sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

US sued over aid to Israel

US official publicly accuses Putin of corruption

Adam Szubin of US Treasury Dept. asserts Russian president takes 'state assets' for personal use and US has known it for 'many, many years.'

US official publicly accuses Putin of corruption

US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights

US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence