Secretary Rubio said this represents “another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a path to prosperity.” The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday…
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U.S. Sanctions ICC Officials Over Abuses of Power
Secretary Rubio stated, “We expect more countries to join our campaign by ending their funding and participation in this politicized and unaccountable court.” The U.S. Department of State…
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Treasury Continues to Remove Sanctions Under Modernization Initiative
OFAC also announced the launch of a Reconsideration Portal for persons or property on the sanctions list. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…
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Senate Passes Sanctions on Russia
The measure was one of the late Senator Graham’s top priorities. The U.S. Senate passed a sanctions package against Russia on Friday. The late Senator Lindsey Graham had…
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Dual Citizen Convicted of Illegally Exporting U.S. Tech to Iran
The Iranian-born businessman will be sentenced in October and faces prison time, as well as a fine of up to $1 million. A dual U.S.-Iranian citizen was found…
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OFAC Sanctions Iranian Financier and Shadow Exchange Houses
The Treasury Department reported that “the ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior.” The Department of the Treasury’s…
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President Trump Lifts Sanctions from Turkey at NATO Summit
He indicated that the U.S. is considering readmitting Turkey to the F-35 fighter jet program. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would lift sanctions on Turkey, the…
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Secretary of State Terminates Legal Status of Cuban Communist Operative
The man, whom the department called a “foreign subversive,” is in custody awaiting deportation. The State Department announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the legal…
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U.S. Sanctions Mineral Smuggling Networks in Eastern Congo
The State Department spokesperson said, “Ensuring the region’s mineral wealth drives growth rather than violence will unlock greater opportunity for legitimate companies to invest in the region.” The…
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DOJ Charges U.S.-Iranian Tech CEO for Supporting Iran’s Nuclear Program
The assistant attorney general stated, “The National Security Division will hold accountable those who violate our laws to further Iran’s nuclear ambitions.” The Department of Justice announced federal…
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