U.S. Sanctions

Myanmar migrant workers demonstrate against the military coup and to demand the restoration of democracy in their country during a protest marking May Day, in Bangkok, Thailand May 1, 2022. Photo by Soe Zeya Tun

U.S. sanctions Myanmar groups ahead of military coup anniversary

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Members of Lebanon's Hezbollah hold flags during a rally commemorating the annual Hezbollah Martyrs' Day in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 11, 2022. Photo by Aziz Taher/REUTERS

U.S. hits Hezbollah accountants in Lebanon with terrorism sanctions

The Biden administration is slapping terrorism sanctions on two accountants and two companies in Lebanon for providing the militant group Hezbollah with financial services.

By Associated Press

An engine of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), what Ukrainian authorities consider to be an Iranian made suicide drone Shahed-136, are seen found after Russian strike on fuel storage facilities, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine October 6, 2022. Photo by Vitalii Hnidyi/REUTERS

U.S. sanctions firms accused of transferring Iranian drones to Russia

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on firms and entities accused of being involved in the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia for use in Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

A man walks away from the U.S Treasury Department in Washington, U.S., August 6, 2018. Photo by Brian Snyder/Reuters

U.S. sanctions Haitian politicians on drug trafficking claims

Two Haitian politicians are facing U.S. sanctions over allegations they abused their positions to traffic drugs in collaboration with gang networks and directed others to engage in violence.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

A newspaper with a cover picture of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by Iranian morality police is seen in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2022. Photo by Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran over Mahsa Amini’s death

The United States has imposed new sanctions on members of Iran's intelligence agency, leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, prison wardens and others.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

U.S. will take in some Venezuelan migrants, expel others to Mexico

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The Biden administration has agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted since Russia's invasion.

U.S. hits Iran with more sanctions in response to Mahsa Amini’s death

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday designated seven high-ranking leaders for financial penalties due to the shutdown of Iran's internet access, repression of speech and violence inflicted on protesters and civilians.

U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions as tensions over Ukraine soar

By Fatima Hussein, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. officials said Friday they would support any effort by Ukraine to retake the annexed territories by force, setting the stage for further hostilities.

WATCH: Biden signs order that aims to punish captors of Americans held abroad

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Biden signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing the flow of information to families of Americans detained abroad and at imposing sanctions on the criminals, terrorists or government officials who hold them captive.