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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
Jun 07, 2023
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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
Jun 07, 2023
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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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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
May 25, 2023
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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
May 18, 2023
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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
May 08, 2023
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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
Apr 25, 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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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
Apr 24, 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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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
Apr 19, 2023
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US imposes sanctions on UAE, Turkish-based entities
The US Treasury also accused the 120 sanctioned entities of violating their export controls
Apr 13, 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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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
Mar 20, 2023
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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
Mar 16, 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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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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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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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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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
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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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
Feb 16, 2023
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US sanctions on Iran violate international law: UN experts
US-imposed sanctions on Iran continue to harm Iran's civilian population
Feb 15, 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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