US Sanctions Global Financial Network Backing Hezbollah
The U.S. State Department has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting individuals and organizations accused of providing financial support to Hezbollah. According to a written statement by Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the primary goal of these measures is to dismantle Hezbollah’s global financial infrastructure and severely limit its funding capacity. The sanctions specifically target […]
EU Imposes Additional Sanctions on Iran Over Human Rights Violations
The European Council has announced the addition of 16 individuals and three entities to its sanctions list, citing their involvement in the harsh suppression of public protests and ongoing human rights abuses in Iran this past January. According to details shared through the Council’s official channels, the new sanctions target high-level figures, including the Deputy […]
The Halkbank case in the US has been dropped
After nearly a decade of legal friction, Halkbank and the US Department of Justice have reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA), effectively bringing the long-standing case regarding Iran sanctions to a close. Perhaps the most significant aspect is that Halkbank will not pay any monetary penalties and has made no admission of criminal wrongdoing. Once […]
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Officials
The US State Department has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 18 Iranian officials for their involvement in violently suppressing protests and restricting internet access in Iran. US Deputy State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed the additions to the sanctions list in a written statement on February 19, citing the officials’ harsh crackdowns on […]
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 […]
Australia Expands Sanctions on Iran’s IRGC Network
Canberra has intensified its pressure on Tehran by imposing a fresh round of sanctions on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced measures targeting 20 individuals and three entities, specifically focusing on senior officials and financial networks associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This move reinforces the Australian government’s previous designation of the IRGC […]
UK imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over recent unrest
The United Kingdom has officially sanctioned ten Iranian officials and one organization, accusing them of overseeing the violent suppression of recent protests within Iran. High-profile figures targeted in this new wave include Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, along with senior commanders from the police force and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This latest action brings […]
US issues new Iran-related sanctions
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a significant new round of sanctions targeting Iranian officials, financial networks, and corrupt elites. Government Officials Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, Iran’s Interior Minister, has been sanctioned for his alleged responsibility in the deaths of thousands of protestors. Babak Morteza Zanjani, an Iranian investor, was designated for […]
US Intensifies Pressure on Iranian Oil Trade with New Sanctions
The United States government announced significant new sanctions on Thursday aimed at curbing Iran’s illicit petroleum trade. In a coordinated action, the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury targeted shipping and aviation networks accused of facilitating these sales. According to officials, the primary objective is to sever the financial lifelines that allow […]
UK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran’s Guards
Britain sanctioned Iranian banker and businessman Aliakbar Ansari, citing his role in financially supporting the activities of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as the reason for its action. “Its (the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’) use of repression and targeted threats to carry out hostile acts, including here in the UK, is completely unacceptable,” Britain’s Middle East minister […]