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US targets Palestine Action in counterterrorism effort against 'far-left' groups
The move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s push to focus counterterrorism efforts on “far-left terror,” sparking Democratic concerns over the politicization of the fight against extremism.
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy? - explainer
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.
US Treasury announces 'Operation Economic Outcast' on Iran following warning of 'economic D-Day'
"It is now a time for world leaders to make a decision between prosperity and isolation, peace and terror, America and Iran," declared US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden
The federal government's IOU has now more than doubled in less than a decade, from $19.95 trillion when US President Donald Trump was sworn in for the first time in January 2017.
US imposes sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, Treasury Department confirms
The sanctions freeze any US assets the individuals may have and essentially cut them off from the US financial system, with which almost all internationally operating banks have close ties.
China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report
Hengli is one of the largest companies in a network of "teapot" refineries in China that purchase sanctioned oil, according to the officials cited by WSJ.
Why did the US intervene to support Japan's struggling yen? - analysis
The intervention helped the currency gain around 5%, lifting it from nearly 164 yen per dollar to about 155.
US targets UAE-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion scheme
“Treasury will hunt down and dismantle the illicit financial networks that keep the regime afloat,” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a statement.
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say
Under the latest proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene if necessary with any inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.
US removes counterterrorism designation from IRGC-linked company
A Treasury Department official said that the removal of sanctions was not indicative of a shift in US policy towards Iran or the IRGC, or negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East.
US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said those providing financial, logistical, or commercial support to the IRGC or Mahan Air are “helping sustain a terrorist enterprise."
