sanctions

US to ease aid restrictions for Syria in show of support for new government, WSJ reports

The move reportedly authorizes the Treasury Department to issue waivers to aid groups and companies providing essentials such as water, electricity, and other humanitarian supplies.

By REUTERS
06/01/2025

No sanctions relief for Syria until HTS proves it is done with jihadism

Our approach should be humanitarian aid, yes, but no to US reconstruction aid or sanctions relief until Syria is unambiguously not jihadist.

Bullets and Iranian Rial bills are seen placed over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iranian Rial hits record low as economic woes mount

The rial’s stronger value in 2015 during Iran’s nuclear deal, when it traded at 32,000 to the dollar, contrasts sharply with today’s conditions.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
22/12/2024

Far too early to lift US sanctions on Syria, lawmakers say

"We're all really happy that Assad is gone," Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told Reuters.

By REUTERS
13/12/2024

Biden's sanctions will damage the economy of West Bank settlements

The damage to the settlement enterprise will not be abated by the signing of a nullification order in Washington.

Katz imposes economic sanctions on Hezbollah-affiliated clients

"We will not allow Hezbollah and its supporters to continue funding terrorism against the State of Israel," said Katz.

US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

The Treasury Department said the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad, including those involved in fundraising efforts.

By REUTERS
19/11/2024

Iranian bank cards now usable in Russia as nations bypass sanctions

Connecting Iran's Shetab interbank network to the Russian system enabled collaboration, reducing reliance on the global SWIFT network, which has excluded Iranian banks since 2018.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
13/11/2024
 Palladium: too important to be sanctioned?

Russian Palladium: too important to be sanctioned?

As G7 mulls Russian palladium sanctions, global markets hold their breath. With automotive industry hanging in balance and prices soaring, can the West afford to cut off Moscow's metal supply?

By ERAN TAL
04/11/2024

Bank of Israel enforces sanctions and public shaming to improve compliance

Regulatory shaming by the Bank of Israel is a step in the right direction. We can only hope it will lead to real improvement in the conduct of the banks.

By RUTH PLATO-SHINAR
01/11/2024
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