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Iran was the focus of designations by the US, UK, and EU in April 2025. Elsewhere, the Houthis in Yemen were a key focus for the US, whilst the UK,…
Whilst March was a relatively quiet month for Russian designations, there was significant discourse in global politics surrounding future sanctions and tariffs. Amid calls by Russia for the easing of…
February was an unusually quiet month in the sanctions space. Whilst designations under the Trump Administration got underway with a focus on the transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products,…
With the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the US, global news coverage in January focused on how the new US administration will use sanctions. In his first days…
In December, the EU adopted its 15th package of sanctions targeting Russia targeting Russia’s shadow fleets and those aiding Russia’s military and technological advancements. The EU’s 16th package, targeting Russia’s…
The UK led the way in November 2024 with its largest package of sanctions against Russia in over 18 months. Meanwhile, the US targeted Russia’s banking sector with the designation…
In October 2024 international sanctions bodies focused on the Middle East. Whilst the US targeted so-called sham charities with ties to Hamas, former UK Prime Minister David Cameron called for…
September 2024 saw an increase in US sanctions targeting Lebanon and Iran, with an early focus on the shipping networks of designated terrorist groups Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
August 2024 saw a significant increase in US designations, with a continued focus on Russia and the Middle East. OFAC also added five entities to its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention…
