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US Sanctions UN Rights Expert Over Israel Criticism
The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been very critical of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza.
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US Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Iran oil Trade, Hezbollah, Treasury Dept Says
The United States imposed sanctions against a business network that smuggles Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil, as well as sanctions targeting a Hezbollah-controlled financial institution, the Treasury Department said.
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Trump Signs Order Lifting Sanctions On Syria
Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating a US sanctions program on Syria, allowing an end to the country's isolation from international financial system and building on Washington's pledge to help it rebuild after a devastating civil war.
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US Will Not Add New Sanction On Russia For Peace Deal: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Politico that the United States will not impose further sanctions on Russia yet, and still wants room to negotiate a peace deal.
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The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Iran's Nuclear Programme: The Key Sites
Iran has significantly ramped up its nuclear programme in recent years, after a landmark deal with world powers curbing its nuclear activities in exchange for sanction relief began to unravel in 2018 when the United States unilaterally withdrew.
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UK, Allies Sanctions Israeli Ministers For 'Inciting Violence' Against Palestinians
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway joined Britain in freezing the assets and imposing travel bans on Israel's national security minister Ben-Gvir and finance minister Smotrich.
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US Imposes Sanctions On 4 World Court Judges Over Israeli PM's Arrest Warrant
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ramping up pressure on The Hague-based court of last resort.
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Ukraine Says Russia Fired Biggest Drone Barrage After Trump's Remark On Putin
Russia fired its biggest ever drone barrage on Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday, just hours after Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin "CRAZY" and warned Moscow risked new sanctions if it kept up its deadly bombardment.
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What Lifting Of US Sanctions Mean For War-Torn Syria
US President Donald Trump's announcement from Saudi Arabia about the United States easing wide-ranging sanctions on Syria sparked festivities in the capital, Damascus, as Syrians hoped for relief after years of impoverishment by civil war.
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US Hits Iran's Ballistic Missile Program With New Sanctions
The United States on Wednesday unveiled fresh sanctions against six people and 12 firms -- including several Chinese nationals -- for their support of Iran's ballistic missile program.
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US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran As Talks Proceed
The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue.
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"Economic Terrorism": Iran Slams Fresh US Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran and other countries on the pretext of cooperating with Tehran in different areas.
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US Sanctions Indian National, 2 Entities For Transporting Iranian Petroleum
Jugwinder Singh Brar owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as part of Iran's "shadow fleet", the US Department of the Treasury said.
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US Imposes New Sanctions On Iran Nuclear Program Before Talks
The United States on Wednesday announced new sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear program ahead of closely watched talks on the row between the longtime adversaries.
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US Sanctions UN Rights Expert Over Israel Criticism
The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been very critical of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza.
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US Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Iran oil Trade, Hezbollah, Treasury Dept Says
The United States imposed sanctions against a business network that smuggles Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil, as well as sanctions targeting a Hezbollah-controlled financial institution, the Treasury Department said.
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Trump Signs Order Lifting Sanctions On Syria
Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating a US sanctions program on Syria, allowing an end to the country's isolation from international financial system and building on Washington's pledge to help it rebuild after a devastating civil war.
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US Will Not Add New Sanction On Russia For Peace Deal: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Politico that the United States will not impose further sanctions on Russia yet, and still wants room to negotiate a peace deal.
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The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Iran's Nuclear Programme: The Key Sites
Iran has significantly ramped up its nuclear programme in recent years, after a landmark deal with world powers curbing its nuclear activities in exchange for sanction relief began to unravel in 2018 when the United States unilaterally withdrew.
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UK, Allies Sanctions Israeli Ministers For 'Inciting Violence' Against Palestinians
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway joined Britain in freezing the assets and imposing travel bans on Israel's national security minister Ben-Gvir and finance minister Smotrich.
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US Imposes Sanctions On 4 World Court Judges Over Israeli PM's Arrest Warrant
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ramping up pressure on The Hague-based court of last resort.
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Ukraine Says Russia Fired Biggest Drone Barrage After Trump's Remark On Putin
Russia fired its biggest ever drone barrage on Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday, just hours after Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin "CRAZY" and warned Moscow risked new sanctions if it kept up its deadly bombardment.
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What Lifting Of US Sanctions Mean For War-Torn Syria
US President Donald Trump's announcement from Saudi Arabia about the United States easing wide-ranging sanctions on Syria sparked festivities in the capital, Damascus, as Syrians hoped for relief after years of impoverishment by civil war.
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US Hits Iran's Ballistic Missile Program With New Sanctions
The United States on Wednesday unveiled fresh sanctions against six people and 12 firms -- including several Chinese nationals -- for their support of Iran's ballistic missile program.
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US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran As Talks Proceed
The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue.
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"Economic Terrorism": Iran Slams Fresh US Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran and other countries on the pretext of cooperating with Tehran in different areas.
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US Sanctions Indian National, 2 Entities For Transporting Iranian Petroleum
Jugwinder Singh Brar owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as part of Iran's "shadow fleet", the US Department of the Treasury said.
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US Imposes New Sanctions On Iran Nuclear Program Before Talks
The United States on Wednesday announced new sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear program ahead of closely watched talks on the row between the longtime adversaries.
