A draft agreement between Iran and the United States has reportedly surfaced. This framework could unlock 24 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. Sanctions on Iran's energy sector may be eased.

If there's one part of foreign policy where President Donald Trump has been consistent, it's economic sanctions on Iran. During his first presidency, Trump imposed what the State Department called a ...

Since the seizure of the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979, Washington has layered sanctions targeting Iran's government, ...

Senior Trump administration officials revealed a new understanding with Iran, linking sanctions relief and economic reintegration to strict nuclear oversight and regional security commitments. This ...

Broad economic sanctions, most of which are imposed by the U.S. government, kill hundreds of thousands of innocent people each year — disproportionately children. This week the Lancet Global Health ...

(Bloomberg) -- The US government jolted energy markets when it sanctioned Russia’s two biggest crude oil producers on Oct. 22. All eyes are now on how the sanctions will affect the supply and price of ...

In the modern context, sanctions are supposed to act as a line of defense, measures designed to dissuade adversaries before a conflict even begins. But for sanctions to carry weight, they must be seen ...

The most effective way to pressure Russia is through continuous weapons deliveries to Ukraine and strict economic sanctions, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said ahead of the North Atlantic Council ...

The sanctions landscape of 2025 marked a shift in U.S. economic statecraft, with sanctions increasingly integrated alongside tariffs, trade controls, and enforcement actions to advance strategic ...

After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington President Trump ratcheted America’s ...

When economic sanctions hit food systems, the impact can be devastating on citizens. Irina Fuhrmann/Wikimedia Commons Economic sanctions are widely viewed by academics and policymakers as a better ...