Recent stories and official-source coverage filed under Sanctions.
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On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of State rescinded Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and revoked the designation of al-Nusrah Front (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (home.treasury.gov) At the same time, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets […]
Tehran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that any state joining US sanctions against Iran would be treated as an enemy, adding that Tehran would retaliate against their interests. AP reported Rezaei’s warning. Al Jazeera’s live coverage also framed the statement as part of a wider escalation risk, describing Rezaei’s message as targeting states that “join […]
On May 21, 2026, the U.S. sanctioned Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese parliamentarians, state security officials, and allies of the group, accusing them of helping preserve Hezbollah’s influence over Lebanese state institutions and obstructing disarmament efforts. AP reports that the designations were framed as part of U.S. pressure tied to the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah conflict. AP says the sanctions […]
A new study by Transparency International Russia (in exile) analyzes Russian foreign trade data and concludes that at least USD 8 billion in goods moved through companies registered in the UK’s Overseas Territories between February 2022 and January 2025, based on about 29,000 transactions. The Guardian summarizes the TI Russia findings and notes the study […]
On September 23, 2025, the United States designated Barrio 18 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and added it to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The designation, issued by the OFAC, imposes sanctions on the group’s financial networks and supporters. The move follows a broader wave of […]