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Sanctions
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US Penalizes Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Firms in Global Anti-Terror Effort
The US has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier and three currency exchange firms to disrupt global terrorist funding networks.
US identifies Nigerian and others as ISIS financial backers
The United States has sanctioned a Nigerian national and several international entities for allegedly providing financial support to ISIS operations across multiple countries.
Iran Rejects Claims of New Nuclear Inspection Deals Following Vance Statement
Iran has denied Vice-President JD Vance's claim that it agreed to readmit nuclear inspectors, asserting that no new commitments were made despite a recent US sanctions waiver.
United States Suspends Iranian Oil Sanctions Until August 2026
The US Treasury has paused sanctions on Iranian oil exports through August 2026, citing progress in maritime security negotiations and cooperation with nuclear inspectors.
US Vice President Vance Asserts Released Iranian Funds Will Not Support Terrorism
Vice President JD Vance claims that the United States and Qatar have established oversight measures to ensure any released Iranian assets are used solely for humanitarian aid rather than terrorism.
Beijing imposes sanctions on ten American firms following US blacklisting
China has placed export restrictions on ten US companies involved in defense and rare earth production, labeling the move a response to Washington's updated blacklist of Chinese military-linked firms.
American and Iranian delegates convene in Switzerland for peace negotiations
US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland to advance a preliminary peace agreement that includes reconstruction aid and the lifting of sanctions, even as regional tensions with Hezbollah persist.