U.S. Sanctions Two Turkey-Based Firms Over Hezbollah Links
On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department (OFAC) added two Istanbul-based companies to its sanctions list. These firms are accused of facilitating a complex “commodities-for-cash” scheme to generate revenue for Hezbollah. The Turkish Entities Involved: Platinum Group International Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.: Registered in Istanbul in 2024, this trading firm is accused of helping […]
U.S. Sanctions Hezbollah’s “NGO” Gold Exchange
On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions against Jood SARL, a Lebanese gold exchange. Officials claim the company is not a legitimate non-governmental organization but a front used to convert gold reserves into cash for Hezbollah. Jood SARL is reportedly managed by Al-Qard al-Hassan (AQAH), a Hezbollah-run financial institution. After Israel […]
Canada Imposes New Sanctions Against Iranian “Repression Network”
On February 14, 2026, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions against seven individuals linked to the Iranian government. These measures target those involved in “transnational repression”—the practice of using violence and intimidation against dissidents living outside of Iran. The goal is to disrupt Iranian state-sponsored efforts to silence human rights advocates and […]
South Korea Reevaluates North Korea Trade Sanctions
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young recently informed lawmakers that Seoul is reviewing its unilateral sanctions (the May 24 Measures) that have frozen cross-border trade since 2010. This review comes amid a shifting international landscape and new humanitarian exemptions from the United Nations. These sanctions were originally imposed after the 2010 sinking of the ROKS Cheonan warship. […]
EU Targets Georgian Port in New Sanctions Proposal
The European Union is weighing sanctions against the Kulevi oil terminal in Georgia as part of its 20th sanctions package against Russia. The move aims to crack down on the evasion of existing restrictions on Russian oil. The European Commission claims the port has been receiving Russian oil via “shadow fleet” vessels using high-risk and […]