Us Sanctions News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US sanctions target Iran's UAV, ballistic missile programs
Washington, DC, April 2: The United States on Tuesday (local time) sanctioned six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the procurement of key components on behalf of entities connected to Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs.
US sanctions Chinese officials for undermining autonomy of Hong Kong
Washington, April 1: The US Department of State has imposed sanctions on six individuals from Beijing and Hong Kong, accusing them of undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong and engaging in transnational repression.
Pakistan rejects 'Democracy Act' bill by US lawmakers to sanction Pak army chief
Islamabad, March 27: The Pakistan Foreign Office (PFO) has taken a serious note of a bipartisan bill introduced by US lawmakers in the House of Representatives seeking sanctions against the country's state officials, including the Army Chief, over alleged human rights violations. Pakistan dismissed the bill on Thursday, calling it an "isolated act" and the opinion of individuals, which does not represent the bilateral relations between Islamabad and Washington.
Iran 'open' to indirect negotiations with US: FM
Tehran, March 24: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced Monday that his country will not engage in direct negotiations with the United States unless Washington adjusts its policy towards Tehran, but "the path is open for indirect negotiations."
US sanctions Chinese teapot refinery for purchasing Iranian oil
Washington DC, March 22: The United States has announced fresh sanctions targeting a Chinese teapot refinery for purchasing millions of barrels of Iranian oil, along with additional sanctions on entities and vessels in Iran's shadow fleet, as part of its broader strategy to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, restrict its ballistic missile program, and cut off its financial support for terrorist groups by driving its oil exports to zero, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Friday.
New US sanctions have negligible impact on Russian oil exports: HSBC Global Research
New Delhi, March 21: Despite new US sanctions imposed in January, Russian oil exports have remained largely unaffected and continued almost as normal, according to HSBC Global Research.
National interest is top priority in India's oil purchases: Govt
New Delhi, March 20: India's decision on international oil purchases is based on diverse factors, keeping in mind the country's national interests and priorities, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Yemeni banks headquartered in Sanaa to relocate to Aden
Aden, March 15: Several Yemeni banks headquartered in the capital city of Sanaa have decided to relocate their operations to the temporary capital, Aden, to avoid sanctions imposed by Washington on the Houthi group, the Central Bank of Yemen said Saturday.
China, Russia, Iran call for end to nuke sanctions on Tehran
Tehran, March 14: China, Russia and Iran have called for an end of all "illegal and unilateral sanctions" and urged for abandoning "threats of force" against Tehran, as per a joint statement, following talks between the three countries in Beijing on Friday.
Inappropriate and counter-productive: Russia over US oil pressure on India
Moscow, February 27: Russia on Thursday slammed the US for its "inappropriate and counter-productive" demands that India stop unloading Russian oil tankers. The US had set a deadline of February 27 for India to comply.
Iran rejects nuclear talks 'under pressure' during Russian FM's visit to Tehran
Tehran, Feb 26: Iran will not negotiate over its nuclear program while facing external pressure or sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared during a joint press conference with his visiting Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Tehran.
US 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran undermines negotiation efforts: Pezeshkian
Tehran, Feb 10: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday criticised US "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran as undermining the foundation for negotiations, according to the official news agency IRNA.
Will continue to counteract any scheme to evade US sanctions: US State Secy Rubio after seizure of Venezuelan aircraft
Washington DC, February 7: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed to counteract any schemes aimed at evading US sanctions following the seizure of a Venezuelan aircraft involved in violating US export control and sanctions laws.
Fresh US sanctions on Russia to have little impact on India; prices to remain settled at 75-85 USD: IOC Chairman
Davos, January 23: The American sanctions on Russia and threats of further punitive actions by the new Trump administration will have "limited effect" on India, said Indian Oil Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney. He backed his argument stating that India has multiple sources to meet its energy needs.
US sanctions on Russian Oil may impact India's imports and global crude prices: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, January 16: The new sanctions on Russia's oil sector by the US will disrupt Russia's oil exports, create supply challenges and impact India's imports from Russia according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Russia to minimise impact of new US sanctions: Kremlin
Moscow, Jan 13: Russia will seek measures to minimise the consequences of new US sanctions targeting Moscow's energy sector, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term as Venezuela's President amid election dispute
Caracas, January 11: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday, following a controversial election in which his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, accused him of voter fraud and declared himself the legitimate winner, as reported by Al Jazeera.
US sanctions on NIS could have far-reaching consequences: Serbian President
Belgrade, Jan 11: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the US has imposed stringent sanctions on NIS, a mainly Russian-owned energy company operating in Serbia, marking the most severe sanctions ever placed on a company in the country.