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US lawmakers approve resolution to uphold economic sanctions on Syria
UN experts have called on western nations to immediately lift sanctions against Syria, highlighting the devastating impact these punitive measures have on the civilian population
Mar 01, 2023
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Iran stands firm in demanding the US lift all economic sanctions days ahead of Vienna talks
Tehran has fired back against reports that Washington, at the behest of Israel, is planning to propose an "interim deal" to lift just some economic sanctions
Nov 26, 2021
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NAM celebrates 60th anniversary, calls for an end to unilateral economic sanctions
The 120-member bloc also called for the formation of an independent Palestinian state
Oct 13, 2021
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Afghanistan economic crisis deepens as US ignores pleas to lift punitive sanctions
Nearly $10 billion of Afghanistan's foreign reserves continue to be held by the US
Dec 20, 2021
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US increases pressure on Syrian money services through new sanctions
The US Treasury Department accused two money-transfer companies of assisting Damascus and its allies to evade western sanctions
May 31, 2023
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UN seeks sanctions relief for Iran
The western sanctions have had a negative impact on several sectors in Iran, mainly its medical industry
Apr 25, 2023
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EU smacks Syria, Iran with new sanctions
The sanctions come as West Asia is waging a successful fight to free itself from western economic clutches
Apr 25, 2023
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The sanctions boomerang: Why trade bans backfire
Trade wars have been common throughout history, but they often have unintended consequences that undermine their intended goals. From Napoleon to the US and EU – none got it right.
Apr 24, 2023
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BRICS set to surpass G7 in economic growth
The latest IMF figures reveal that BRICS nations will contribute 32.1 percent to global growth, compared to the G7's 29.9 percent.
Apr 19, 2023
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West Asia highly mistrusts US ‘commitment’ to democracy, economic development: Poll
An overwhelming majority of citizens in West Asia and North Africa say they do not believe Washington is serious about helping the economic and political situation of the region
Apr 10, 2023
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US treasury secretary says sanctions on Iran failed to achieve ‘ideal’ result
Janet Yellen acknowledged Washington's hybrid warfare against Iran has created a 'real economic crisis' that affects everyday citizens
Mar 25, 2023
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Syrian sanctions relief: An ‘American trick’
The temporary lifting of Washington's sanctions on earthquake-stricken and war-torn Syria is 'misleading' at best, and stands in the way of relief efforts.
Mar 14, 2023
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Belarus, Iran sign roadmap to increase economic cooperation
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's visit to Tehran saw the signing of a comprehensive roadmap agreement to increase economic cooperation in the face of western sanction
Mar 13, 2023
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Will Pakistan defy US sanctions to complete ‘Peace Pipeline’ with Iran?
Pakistan risks major financial setbacks if it fails to construct its part of a gas pipeline with Iran. Islamabad must follow India's lead in resisting US sanctions to secure vital national energy supply.
Mar 07, 2023
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Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying US sanctions
The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage - like the UAE and Saudi Arabia - be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington's sanctions?
Mar 06, 2023
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Switzerland eases Syria sanctions due to earthquake
Western sanctions prevented humanitarian assistance from reaching Syria in the days following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake
Mar 04, 2023
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New wave of US sanctions target MTS Bank in UAE
Due to the UAE's significant security and economic relationship with the US, enforcement of sanctions targeting Russian interests in the emirate have been lax
Feb 25, 2023
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EU follows in Washington’s footsteps temporarily easing sanctions on Syria
Western states have been forced to ease unilateral sanctions on Syria after facing widespread criticism for blocking humanitarian aid deliveries
Feb 24, 2023
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US to impose new Russia sanctions, criticizes Turkiye, UAE
As Washington seeks to isolate Russia economically, US allies Turkiye and UAE are slow to comply with sanctions enforcement
Feb 21, 2023
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US weighs sanctions on Lebanon’s central bank chief over ‘Hezbollah ties’
Riad Salameh, a close ally of the US embassy, is being accused of 'providing dollars to Hezbollah and Syria'
Feb 16, 2023
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Xi calls for lifting of Iran sanctions to restore nuclear deal
Raisi mentioned to reporters that Xi has affirmed his support for Iran to join the BRICS economic alliance
Feb 16, 2023
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Syria welcomes Iraqi PMU breaking of US sanctions, siege
Last week's devastating earthquake has shined a spotlight on Washington's brutal economic sanctions on Syria while encouraging solidarity between the country and its neighbor Iraq
Feb 14, 2023
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Republican leaders push back against sanctions waiver for Syria
Republicans argue the temporary sanctions waiver that allows aid to enter Syria 'will be abused to create a pathway for normalizing relations' with Damascus
Feb 11, 2023
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US vows to strengthen Iraq’s ‘economic integration’ across West Asia
Many have criticized Iraq’s economic over-dependence on Washington, which the US has been accused of trying to capitalize on to the detriment of Baghdad
Feb 10, 2023
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Iranian oil exports to Pakistan hindered by sanctions and thriving black market
Despite defying US sanctions on Russian fuel imports, Islamabad has shied away from doing the same with Tehran, hindering potential lucrative bilateral trade between the two neighboring states.
Feb 07, 2023
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Syria under the American whip: Sanctions that kill
The western sanctions weapon is not new to Syria, but since 2019 it has become a lethal one, destroying entire Syrian sectors and killing its people.
Feb 06, 2023
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Iran, Cuba strengthen ties, denounce US sanctions policy
Amir-Abdollahian condemned Washington's interventions in Cuba's internal affairs and its attempt to stoke unrest in the Caribbean nation
Feb 05, 2023
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TotalEnergies, Eni transfer 30 percent stake of Lebanese economic waters to QatarEnergy
Qatar now has a 30 percent stake in Lebanon's economic zone, with TotalEnergies and Eni having a 35 percent stake each
Jan 30, 2023
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US Treasury official issues warning to Turkiye, UAE regarding evasion of sanctions
Ankara has pledged that international sanctions will not be circumvented in Turkiye
Jan 28, 2023
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US sanctions former Paraguayan president for alleged Hezbollah ties
Paraguay's former president and current VP have been previously accused of being involved in systemic corruption
Jan 27, 2023
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