February 10 Trump administration pressed to close Cuba embargo loophole with oil set to run out within days Three Cuban-American Republicans demand the Trump administration shut off remaining commercial support to Cuba as the regime warns of oil an shortage within 15 days.
January 30 US escalates sanctions on Iranian officials as Trump considers military options The United States is ratcheting up pressure on Iran with sanctions as the threat of an American attack against the regime looms large on the world stage.
January 29 Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.
January 22 Russian oil tanker, the Grinch, intercepted as US, allies escalate sanctions crackdown A Russian oil tanker was intercepted between Spain and Morocco as western powers intensify efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evading shadow fleet operations.
January 22 Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.
January 20 Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.
January 18 Iranian regime elites allegedly move millions of dollars out of country amid sanctions Treasury sanctions target Iran's shadow banking as Mojtaba Khamenei allegedly transferred $328 million overseas according to Treasury Department reports.
January 16 Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
January 14 G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands Iran protests death toll reaches over 2,400, according to Human Rights Activist News Agency as G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions over regime's violent response.
January 7 Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.