US pushes new sanctions to combat normalization with Syria

The recently proposed bill aims to punish regional countries for restoring ties with the Syrian government

US imposes new sanctions on Iran targeting ballistic missile program

The Iranian president has vowed that Iran will continue its missile development program despite US pressure

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

UAE becomes Russian gold trade hub due to western sanctions

The wealthy Gulf state has become an important outlet for Russian trade and investment following the imposition of western sanctions due to Russia’s war with Ukraine

Pakistan faces $18bn fine over Iran gas pipeline delayed by US sanctions

Pakistani officials say the US should pay the fine for blocking the pipeline's construction

Syria sanctions to remain in place despite Arab normalization: Washington

Qatar, Kuwait, and Morocco also opposed Syria's readmission to the Arab League, a historic move western media describes as a 'rejection' of US interests in West Asia

Syria condemns ‘harmful’ EU sanctions

EU sanctions are part of a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign to block post-war reconstruction and have caused a humanitarian crisis for Syrian civilians

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

UK implements additional sanctions against IRGC commanders

The sanctions extend to four commanders of the IRGC over alleged human rights violations, including the freezing of assets and travel bans

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.

Washington levies new sanctions on Hezbollah, places bounty on ‘leader’

US officials say they are alarmed over 'a vast international money laundering and sanctions evasion network' allegedly used by the resistance group

US imposes sanctions on UAE, Turkish-based entities

The US Treasury also accused the 120 sanctioned entities of violating their export controls

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

UK imposes sanctions on five IRGC members

On the same day, the EU imposed an additional round of sanctions on Tehran for its alleged human rights violations

Arab leaders offer Syria billions in aid, sanctions relief if Assad pushes back against Iran: WSJ

Arab leaders offered Assad help in lobbying the west to lift crushing economic sanctions, despite Washington's disinterest in loosening its grip on Damascus

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.

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

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

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

EU imposes sanctions on 32 Iranian individuals

The new wave of EU sanctions increases the total number of sanctioned Iranian individuals to 196 and 33 entities

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

UN security council renews sanctions regime against Yemen

The sanctions will extend until November, along with the renewal of the mandate of the Yemen Panel of Experts

US sanctions on Iran violate international law: UN experts

US-imposed sanctions on Iran continue to harm Iran's civilian population

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