EU Eyes Sanctions on Georgian Port Over Russian Oil
The European Union is considering adding Georgia’s Black Sea port of Kulevi to its upcoming 20th sanctions package. Brussels suspects the port is being used as a transit hub for Russia’s “shadow fleet” to export crude oil, helping Moscow bypass international sanctions and fund its war in Ukraine. Scrutiny intensified after a Russian tanker delivered […]
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 […]
UN Committee Clears Path for Humanitarian Aid to North Korea
The United Nations Security Council is reportedly set to approve exemptions to its strict sanctions regime, allowing 17 specific humanitarian projects to proceed in North Korea. According to diplomatic sources in Seoul, this move will enable international organizations like UNICEF, as well as NGOs from the United States and South Korea, to deliver essential aid. […]
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 […]
New sanctions from Ukraine for Russia’s financial, defense sectors
Following a massive overnight airstrike involving over 400 drones and missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees imposing new sanctions on Russia’s financial and defense sectors. The measures specifically target the supply chains and funding mechanisms that allow Russia to acquire foreign components for its weapons, as well as entities involved in cryptocurrency mining. […]
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 […]