Sanction

Trump administration sanctions major Iranian shipping network as it ramps up maximum pressure campaign

The Trump administration is targeting Iran’s oil sales by sanctioning a vast shipping empire that is run by the son of a top political adviser to the country’s Supreme Leader, ramping up pressure on Iran following the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites last month. “Today, Treasury is sanctioning more than 115 individuals, entities and …

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Egypt Independent August 4, 2025

Francesca Albanese sanctions ‘create chilling effect’ on UN experts, warn rapporteurs

Francesca Albanese sanctions ‘create chilling effect’ on UN experts, warn rapporteurs Current and former UN rapporteurs on Thursday denounced US

Middle East Eye July 12, 2025

UK lobbying US against sanctioning ICC over Israel war crimes probe

UK lobbying US against sanctioning ICC over Israel war crimes probe Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 06/16/2025 – 11:04

Middle East Eye June 17, 2025

UK and allies to sanction Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich

UK and allies to sanction Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 06/10/2025 – 13:38

Middle East Eye June 11, 2025

Kenya’s former vice president calls for Ruto to be sanctioned over Sudan war

Kenya’s former vice president calls for Ruto to be sanctioned over Sudan war Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 04/10/2025

Middle East Eye April 11, 2025

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats call on Biden to sanction far-right Israeli ministers

Washington CNN — Nearly 90 congressional Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli government officials for their roles in inciting settler violence in the West Bank. “Violent settlers, fueled by the inflammatory rhetoric and incitement to violence by members of the Israeli cabinet, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich …

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Egypt Independent November 16, 2024