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

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

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

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

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

UN seeks sanctions relief for Iran

The western sanctions have had a negative impact on several sectors in Iran, mainly its medical industry

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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? 

Switzerland eases Syria sanctions due to earthquake

Western sanctions prevented humanitarian assistance from reaching Syria in the days following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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

US Treasury official issues warning to Turkiye, UAE regarding evasion of sanctions

Ankara has pledged that international sanctions will not be circumvented in Turkiye

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