Hegseth clarifies:
'US not ruling out military strikes against Iran'
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Washington is not ruling out military strikes against Iran despite its new campaign of economic pressure.
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'A steep price'
Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions against Iran, praising Trump and Bessent for imposing a steep price on the regime.
Bessent warns: 'Endgame' with Iran is near
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Iran confrontation is entering its “endgame" as Washington prepares an unprecedented economic offensive.
Ties to Quds Force
US imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah
The US imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah over its ties to Iran's Quds Force and sanctions 10 people accused of helping move cash for the Lebanese terror group.
Jewish Terrorism?
Amb. Huckabee explains what he condemns - and what he supports
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee lays out the true effects of violent extremism in Judea and Samaria in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva.
Trump declares 'economic D-Day' against Iran
President Trump announces an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries and businesses that aid Tehran.
Netanyahu praises
US sanctions ICC president and senior lawyer
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Netanyahu: The ICC has become a kangaroo court.
Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Human Rights Watch and several others file federal lawsuit challenging Trump administration sanctions on the ICC, alleging the measures violate constitutional rights.
Iran rejects US sanctions
'Harm chances for Middle East diplomacy'
Iran rejects new US sanctions targeting its shadow banking network, warning Washington's pressure campaign undermines potential diplomatic solutions.
Report
$4B crypto scheme helped Iran evade sanctions
A Reuters investigation alleges a Dubai-based crypto exchange processed billions of dollars for an Iranian sanctions evasion network tied to gambling and the IRGC.
US sanctions global entities aiding Iran’s IRGC
US sanctions six people and firms across four countries for assisting Iran's IRGC and its transport network, Mahan Air, in moving military equipment.
Activist sanctioned by Biden completes IDF officers' training
Shlomo Sarid, one of the founders of the Tzav 9 movement, graduates officers' training after being suspended from reserve duty and being sanctioned by the Biden administration.
German Chancellor rejects broad EU sanctions against Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejects general sanctions on Israel, citing historical responsibility towards the Jewish state.
US sanctions Muslim Brotherhood official, Hamas-linked entities
US Treasury sanctions a UK-based Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader and six entities and individuals for channeling funds to Hamas.
US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for Iran's IRGC
US Treasury sanctions seven individuals and entities in alleged scheme using aviation, transport, financial, and travel channels to support IRGC weapons procurement.
EU to debate import restrictions targeting Judea and Samaria
European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to evaluate a potential ban on incoming goods originating from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.
Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel
Expected UK leadership contender Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's early Gaza stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel if elected.
US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil
US revokes the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
'Unlawful'
ICC judges sue Trump administration to overturn US sanctions
Three ICC judges file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling retaliatory US sanctions an unlawful "financial death penalty."
Bypassing Sanctions:
The secret route between Doha and Tehran
An intelligence report by a foreign intelligence organization has revealed extensive details on the assistance Qatar gives the Iranian regime in order to overcome international restrictions.
US pledges: No sanctions will be imposed against settlers
The Regavim movement filed a petition against sanctions imposed on it by the Biden administration.
US sanctions Hezbollah finance network spanning four nations
The US sanctions Lebanese political figures Sleiman Frangieh and Mahmud Qamati for hindering peace efforts and fueling a Hezbollah financing network.
US appeals court reinstates sanctions on UN envoy Albanese
US appeals court allows the Trump administration to reinstate sanctions against controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese while her family’s lawsuit proceeds.
Diaspora Minister lodges formal protest against sanctions
The Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism wrote to the British foreign secretary following the decision to impose sanctions on Israeli individuals and organizations.
Binyamin Governor:
'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'
Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,
UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities
Britain and several allies imposed sanctions on Israeli organizations and individuals while unveiling new guidance for businesses calling to boycott products from Judea and Samaria.
6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich
France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against a number of Israeli figures, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades
The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC
US announces sanctions against Iran's top crypto exchange Nobitex for aiding the regime during the war.
EU ambassadors to debate
Punitive measures against 'extremist' Israeli ministers?
The EU will debate on Wednesday unprecedented sanctions on Israeli ministers over alleged mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists.
Meir Porush's unusual bill
MK Meir Porush proposes bill to increase punishment for those convicted of spying for Iran - using unusual legal logic. 'Certain AG's office will support the bill.'
EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Islamic Jihad
EU sanctions 10 Hamas Politburo members, imposing asset freezes and travel bans over terror ties.
US sanctions Iranian body accused of Strait of Hormuz extortion
US Treasury Department sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing IRGC-linked body of trying to extort vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, funneling funds to Iran’s terror network.
US reimposes sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese
The US reimposes global financial sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, known for her anti-Israel bias.
Europeans worry:
Sanctions on Ben Gvir may strengthen him
European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.
State Dept:
Removal of Francesca Albanese from sanctions list only temporary
US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.
US sanctions nine Lebanese officials for aiding terror
The US Treasury sanctions nine Lebanese and Iranian officials for sabotaging Hezbollah's disarmament.
US lifts sanctions on UN anti-Israel rapporteur Albanese
The US Treasury removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list. No reason provided for the removal.
Regavim CEO
'EU sanctions? The goal Is to advance a Palestinian state'
The CEO of Regavim, one of the organizations sanctioned by the EU, tells Arutz Sheva he hopes the Israeli government understands that Regavim itself is not the real issue, but rather the promotion of a Palestinian state.
US imposes new sanctions on IRGC oil networks
State Department announces sanctions on an IRGC oil network, in an effort to cut off funding for terror proxies and regional aggression.
'Moral bankruptcy'
Netanyahu slams EU for sanctioning Israelis alongside Hamas
Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns the EU after it announces sanctions against Israelis and Hamas alike.
Israel outraged
EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists
EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'
US Treasury Secretary:
'America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.
US warns:
'Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions'
US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
US announces new sanctions against Iran oil network
US imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based operator and shipping network.
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.
Stronger sanctions against haredim? Government ministries object
All objections are concerned about harm to privacy and fundamental rights, as well as significant doubts about the ability of the proposed measures to actually increase enlistment in practice.
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.
EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat
Several EU member states will reintroduce proposals for sanctions on Israel at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg next week.
US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network
US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.
UAE explores freezing Iranian assets
UAE examining freeze on Iranian assets in the country following Iranian attacks on UAE territory, Wall Street Journal reports.
Report:
UAE weighs freezing Iranian funds amid rising tensions
The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and cracking down on Tehran’s financial networks, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions
Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.
US hits Iran’s oil exports, UAV and missile programs
US Treasury blacklists vessels, firms, and individuals tied to Iranian oil sales, missile production, UAV proliferation, and procurement networks.
After brutal crackdown:
US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials
Trump administration imposes new visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecom leaders following last month’s brutal crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
New sanctions:
US hits Hezbollah's gold exchange and financial network
US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah's gold exchange Jood SARL and its financial network, targeting key Hezbollah operations funding terrorism and destabilizing Lebanon.
US sanctions Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman
US sanctions 15 entities and 14 vessels tied to Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman for rare talks.
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.
EU designates IRGC as terror organization
The European Union announced the designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terror group, alongside new sanctions over protest repression and abuses.
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.
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