sanctions

Ukraine War:

Visa and Mastercard suspend operations in Russia

Card payment giants Visa and Mastercard become the latest to take action against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Pelosi supports banning Russian oil imports

House Speaker says she supports banning Russian oil imports to the US, amid escalating war in Ukraine.

US to cave to Iran?

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Israeli TV report: Agreement with Iran expected to be signed next week, US will remove sanctions from dozens of Iranians.

'NATO alliance isn't enough, we need a cyber alliance'

'Next stage of Ukraine war is on the financial realm, commercial sanctions not suitable for world of digital payments,' JVP founder says.

EU sanctions top Kremlin-linked oligarchs

European Union sanctions key moneymen accused of backing Putin's regime.

Lapid to ministers: Do not help the oligarchs

Foreign minister warns other ministers not to assist oligarchs after sanctions against Russia are implemented.

US expels 12 Russian diplomats at the UN

Washington cites national security concerns as reason for the move. Russian ambassador: We will respond.

US moves to cut off Russian central bank US dollar transactions

The Biden administration announced on Monday that is taking measures to block American dollar transactions from Russia’s central bank.

Blinken:

'Key Russian banks will be cut off'

Secretary of State on latest Russia sanctions: We are prepared to take further measures.

Ukraine War:

SWIFT system to be cut off in Russia

World leaders have decided to add the international transfer system SWIFT to the sanctions against Russian aggression.

White House announces:

US to sanction Putin and Lavrov

White House confirms US will sanction Russian President, Foreign Minister and other members of the Russian National Security team.

UK announces immediate sanctions on Putin and Russian FM

PM Boris Johnson tells NATO meeting that Putin is engaged in mission to overturn post-Cold War world order.

EU leaders agree on new sanctions against Russia

EU to freeze Russian assets in the bloc and halt its banks' access to European financial markets.

Canada evacuates embassy in Ukraine

Embassy staff leave for Poland as government announces it will impose additional sanctions on Russia working with NATO partners and allies.

US sanctions smuggling network for Houthis

Treasury announces sanctions on illicit financing network for Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Biden on Ukraine crisis:

US imposes sanctions on Russia: 'Defending freedom has costs'

US President delivers address to the nation after Putin moves to send troops to parts of Ukraine, announces sanctions on Russian financing.

Republicans introduce sanctions against Putin

Republican senators introduce sanctions to deter Russian President from invading Ukraine.

Iranian President:

'Deal is possible but sanctions must be truly lifted'

President Ebrahim Raisi says nuclear agreement is "at hand", but sanctions must be "truly lifted".

Senators working on 'mother of all sanctions' against Russia

Senators Bob Menendez and Jim Risch say they are confident they can pass "massive" sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.

Iranian President:

'Agreement with US possible if sanctions lifted'

Iranian President says an agreement with the US over 2015 nuclear deal is possible if sanctions on Iran are lifted.

US sanctions Hezbollah-linked individuals

US Treasury sanctions three Lebanese nationals and 10 companies linked to Lebanon-based terrorist organization.

Biden:

'Russia has never seen sanctions like the ones I promised'

US President holds news conference to mark a year in office: Progress is being made with Iran, it's not the time to give up.

US sanctions three men with Hezbollah ties

US Treasury imposes sanctions on three businessmen with ties to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal

Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.

Nikki Haley: Iran sanctions a 'badge of honor'

Former US ambassador to the UN brushes off Iranian list of 51 US officials it will sanction.

U.S. to Israel: We have an alternative scenario for Iran

However... implementing it will be another story.

Iran: UN won't see nuclear images until sanctions are lifted

Iranian official says IAEA will not be able to examine camera images from nuclear facility until after sanctions are lifted.

US places new sanctions on Iran for human rights abuses

Sanctions come as renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program make no progress.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.

Senators call for sanctions over plot to abduct Iranian activist

Two US Senators seek to impose sanctions on Iran over attempt to kidnap journalist and activist Masih Alinejad earlier in the year.

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Iran’s Foreign Minister: A good deal is within reach if the West shows good will.

Iran: US must lift Trump-era sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister says there is no way to return to JCPOA without the lifting of all US sanctions.

Iran: Agreement can be reached if all sanctions are lifted

Iran’s Foreign Minister reiterates his country wants the lifting of all sanctions in a verifiable process.

GOP: Biden must not ignore Iranian human rights abuses

Congressional Republicans ask Biden to offer assurances that he will hold Iran accountable for human rights abuses and funding terrorism.

US sanctions Iran's drone program

US Treasury sanctions Iran, says lethal UAVs from the Revolutionary Guard Corps were used in attacks in the Gulf region.

White House quietly removes sanctions on Iranian missile firms

Advocacy group calls on White House to explain why it lifted sanctions on two Iranian missile producers without explanation.

US, Qatar impose sanctions on Hezbollah

State Department announces sanctions on Hezbollah financiers in coordination with Qatar.

Iranian Pres: Iran wants talks to remove US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi tells UN Genral Assembly Islamic Republic wants to resume negotiations with goal of ending American sanctions.

Iran to US: Stop your addiction to sanctions

Iran livid after US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap American journalist of Iranian descent.

US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap journalist

Treasury announces sanctions on four Iranian intelligence operatives behind failed plot to kidnap Iranian-American journalist.

Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions

Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.

Report: US to sanction Iran’s drones and guided missiles

US officials say a sanctions campaign is planned against Iran’s capabilities for precision strikes using drones and guided missiles.

Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions

Iranian government claiming that Biden is prepared to lift major sanctions as part of nuclear talks.

Iran: U.S. has agreed to remove nearly all sanctions

Iran announced the U.S. has agreed to lift all sanctions on its oil and shipping industries, days before Raisi takes office.

3rd Iranian debate: Hard-liners vow to return to nuclear deal

While hard-liners promised to return to deal, liberal-leaning candidate warned that a win for ultra-conservatives would result in sanctions.

Outrage after NYC principal sends email urging Israel sanctions

Pro-Palestinian email sent by Brooklyn middle school principal sparks anger, leads to investigation by NYC Dep. of Education.

Iran claims US agreed to lift sanctions

Iranian President Rouhani claims to have defeated COVID and sanctions, agreement with US close.

Iran: US must remove the banking sanctions against us

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran calls on to remove banking sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Biden considering wholesale rollback of sanctions on Iran

Biden administration considering a near wholesale rollback of sanctions in a bid to get Iran to return to compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.

Russia expels US diplomats in retaliation for US sanctions

Russia announces it will expel 10 US diplomats and add eight others to its sanctions list.

'Prepared to respond if Russia interferes with our democracy'

Biden discusses the reasons behind his decision to sanction Russia and Russian officials due to its meddling in US election.

Russia: US sanctions won't 'help' Biden-Putin summit

Russia summons US ambassador to warn against imposing new sanctions in retaliation for election interference.

EU sanctions Iran over human rights abuses

New human rights sanctions by the European Union the first since 2013.

US ready to review key sanctions on Iran

State Department spokesman: US ready to review key sanctions on Iran if it comes into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Report: Biden to revoke Trump sanctions on ICC prosecutor

Biden administration plans as early as this week to revoke Trump-era executive order levying sanctions on ICC top prosecutor.

Top Iranian general: We don't need a nuclear deal

IRGC Commander General Hossein Salami: Sanctions have been imposed on us, but their impact on our economy is rapidly fading.

Report: Biden to offer Iran some sanctions relief

Sources say Biden will ask Iran to halt some of its nuclear activities in exchange for some relief from US economic sanctions.

US charges 10 Iranians for evading sanctions

US authorities charge 10 Iranians for evading sanctions by concealing more than $300 million in transactions over 20 years.

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

US intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election.

Report: Israel targeted Iranian oil shipping

Newly released information shows Israel adding attacks on tankers to the list of economic pressures against Iran and Syria