Sanctions

Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions

Britain, France, and Germany on Thursday launched a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program.

An illustrative image of signs pointing to Iran and Germany.
Residents walk at the site of an apartment building hit during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 28, 2025.

Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 15, injures 38, Ukraine says

Then-Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp during a meeting in Beijing, China, May 22, 2025.

Dutch gov't should focus on domestic troubles before collapsing over Israel criticism - editorial

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp speaks to the media, on the day of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.

Dutch FM resigns over blocked Israel sanctions, party officials follow


UK sanctions Iranian oil magnate accused of destabilization activities

Following suspicions of participating in "destabilization activities," multiple sanctions have been launched against Iranian oil magnate and associated entities.

 On March 12, 2017, a view of an Iranian oil facility on Khark Island in the Persian Gulf

Italy's defense minister suggests sanctions against Israel to 'save its citizens'

"What is happening [in Gaza] is unacceptable. We are not facing a military operation with collateral damage, but the pure denial of the law and the founding values of our civilization," he said.

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto takes part in a NATO Defence Ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium October 12, 2023.

UN's Francesca Albanese loses 'blue check' verification on X amid coming US sanctions

This came days after UN Watch submitted a legal appeal to the owner of X, Elon Musk. The appeal called on the company to remove Albanese's check mark following her designation under US sanctions.

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, at an Emergency Conference of States, hosted by Colombia and South Africa, to discuss measures against Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Chinese engines, shipped as 'cooling units,' power Russian drones used in Ukraine

The long-range drone is being deployed to attack civilian and military targets deep within Ukrainian territory, with around 500 being used by Russia per month.

(Illustrative) A soldier operating a drone.

Trump says Witkoff may travel to Russia, threatens sanctions if deal not reached

"There'll be sanctions, but they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," Trump told reporters.

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are seen during the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018; illustrative.

US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms

The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions for over 100 Iran-linked entities in move to place "maximum pressure" on the regime.

 US TREASURY Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt looks on, earlier this month. Last month, Bessent threatened: ‘We will collapse Iran’s economy and eliminate its oil industry.’

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC

In her ruling, US District Judge Nancy Torresen called the executive order an unconstitutional infringement on free speech.

 View of the International Criminal Court at the Hague, Netherlands.

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC

 View of the International Criminal Court at the Hague, Netherlands.

Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways

Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old resident of Santa Monica, California, and Tehran, Iran, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bypassing Iranian sanctions.

 An Iranian train at a railroad station in Khaf, December 10, 2020; illustrative.

Combat Antisemitism Movement Welcomes US Sanctions on UN Official Accused of Antisemitic Incitement

United States government imposes sanctions on Francesca Albanese, citing her longstanding record of antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Israel incitement.

 UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese gives a press conference at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark February 5, 2025.