US Sanctions – Page 73 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

Posted on September 26, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The intricate war dance among the U.S., the Saudis and Iran on the Houthi attack on Aramco oil installations may still not lead to a shooting war in West Asia. … Read More >Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

Trump hits Iranian bank with ‘highest’ sanctions ever imposed on a country

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019By Editor

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he has ordered sanctions on Iran’s national bank following the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities. … Read More >Trump hits Iranian bank with ‘highest’ sanctions ever imposed on a country

Russia Vows to Cooperate With Iran in Banking Sphere in Defiance of US ‘Highest Ever’ Sanctions

Posted on September 25, 2019By Editor

The development comes as the United States and Iran are experiencing a new low in their relations on the heels of the recent drone attack against Saudi oil refineries that Washington and its allies have swiftly blamed on Tehran – a claim that the Islamic Republic vehemently rejects. … Read More >Russia Vows to Cooperate With Iran in Banking Sphere in Defiance of US ‘Highest Ever’ Sanctions

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The News with Rick Sanchez – September 19, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019By Editor

At least 30 Afghan civilians were killed and 40 others were injured by a US drone strike on Thursday. RT America’s Michele Greenstein (in for Rick Sanchez) reports. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – September 19, 2019

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Trump to ‘substantially increase’ sanctions on Iran, amid calls for war

Posted on September 18, 2019September 21, 2019By Editor

Donald Trump has instructed the Treasury Department to “substantially increase,” sanctions on Iran. The move comes in response to Iran’s alleged attacks on Saudi oil fields, and as the president’s confidants advocate war. … Read More >Trump to ‘substantially increase’ sanctions on Iran, amid calls for war