Economic sanctions articles
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Yellen says Iran’s actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning of potential global “economic spillovers” from rising tensions in the Middle East as the White House pledged to exact new sanctions against Iran. She spoke out against Iran's "malign and destabilizing activity” on Tuesday as global finance ministers and central bankers are gathering for meetings in Washington this week. The annual gathering of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank is taking place as other ongoing conflicts, including Russia’s...
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Biden Admin Lets Sanctions Waiver for Iran-Russia Nuclear Work Expire—But Won't Commit to Enforcing Those Sanctions
The Biden administration has allowed a series of sanctions waivers that permit Iran and Russia to engage in joint nuclear work to lapse but won't commit to enforcing those sanctions, sowing confusion about U.S. policy at a time when both countries are building out Tehran's atomic infrastructure.
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UK announces sanctions against Iran
The British government on Thursday added 13 new designations under its Iran sanctions regime, an official notice showed.