World Sep 23 4 things to know about Iran’s nuclear program as deadline nears for UN ‘snapback’ sanctions By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Sep 19 UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions The resolution put forth by South Korea, the current president of the 15-member council, did not garner the support of the nine countries required to halt the series of sanctions from taking effect at the end of the month, as… By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
World Sep 17 EU lays out new tariffs and sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza The proposal includes increasing tariffs on some Israeli goods and imposing sanctions on 10 Hamas leaders, Israeli settlers, and two members of Prime Minister Netanyahu's cabinet. By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Aug 22 Iran discusses its nuclear program with European nations as sanctions deadline looms Iran said Friday its foreign minister spoke by phone with his French, German and British counterparts to avoid the reimposition of U.N. sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear program, just days ahead of a European deadline. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jul 18 UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers linked to Mariupol theater bombing Britain’s foreign ministry said it sanctioned 18 officers working for Russian military intelligence, known as the GRU, along with three units. It said the officers were also accused of targeting the family of a former Russian spy who was later… By Emma Burrows, Associated Press
May 15 Trump’s sanctions on ICC’s chief prosecutor have halted tribunal’s work, officials and lawyers say By Molly Quell, Associated Press Staffers and allies of the ICC said the sanctions have made it increasingly difficult for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes or genocide. Continue reading
May 01 Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press It was unclear how Trump would implement such a ban as he threatened to levy secondary sanctions on nations that import Iranian oil. But his statement risked further escalating tensions with China — Iran’s leading customer — at a time… Continue reading
Mar 07 Trump considers new sanctions on Russia after freezing Ukraine military aid and intel sharing By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The sanctions threat came as Trump faces criticism for increasing pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal while playing down or even denying Russia’s responsibility for starting the war with its invasion three years ago. Continue reading
Feb 07 Trump orders sanctions on International Criminal Court for investigating Israel By Darlene Superville, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The order says the U.S. will impose “tangible and significant consequences” on those responsible for the ICC's “transgressions.” Actions may include blocking property and assets and not allowing ICC officials, employees and relatives to enter the United States… Continue reading
Dec 31 Russian and Iranian groups sanctioned over U.S. election disinformation By David Klepper, Associated Press Treasury officials announced the sanctions Tuesday, alleging that two organizations sought to stoke divisions among Americans before November's vote. Continue reading