European Countries to Keep Some Missile Sanctions on Iran
U.N. sanctions are set to expire in October, as part of the 2015 nuclear deal. Other nations, including Russia, will be free to buy Iranian missiles and drones.
Embargoes and Sanctions
U.S. Aims New Sanctions at Russian Military Supply Chains
The sanctions are intended to deprive President Vladimir V. Putin of equipment and technology “he needs to wage his barbaric war on Ukraine,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Biden Taps Penny Pritzker to Drive Ukraine’s Economic Revival
The appointment of the former commerce secretary and Democratic Party fund-raiser reflects a growing focus on Ukraine’s postwar economic survival.
Now the Koreas Are Selling Weapons to the West
Desperate for munitions for the war in Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia have turned to their allies in South and North Korea, which kept stockpiling arms for decades after their own conflict.
Coups Are on the Rise. Why?
A recent surge is surprising because successful coups are rare.
State Dept. Defends Limited Release of Iranian Funds for Prisoners
Republicans are complaining about a key step toward completing a deal that will give Tehran access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes.
U.S. Seized Iranian Oil Over Smuggling Incident That Escalated Tensions in Gulf
The apprehension of the ship, the Suez Rajan, came after a group opposed to Iran raised accusations of sanctions violations last year.
North Korea Finds New Leverage in the Ukraine War
Kim Jong-un is likely to seek missile and warhead technology in an expected visit to Russia, and he is already getting a public embrace he has long sought.
Johan Floderus, E.U. Official From Sweden, Is Imprisoned in Iran
The case of Johan Floderus, kept under wraps for more than a year, has become part of Iran’s “hostage diplomacy” as Tehran seeks concessions from the West.
Hezbollah Sanctions Case Highlights Frailties in the Art Market
In its indictment of a collector accused of helping the militant group, U.S. prosecutors presented evidence of how easily art sales can be used to evade sanctions and launder money.