US Sanctions – Page 39 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says ‘No Hurry’ For US to Rejoin Nuclear Deal, Demands End to Sanctions

Posted on January 9, 2021January 9, 2021By Editor

As President-elect Joe Biden is set to ascend to the White House, Iran is seeking to end the economic restrictions put in place by the Trump administration. … Read More >Iran’s Supreme Leader Says ‘No Hurry’ For US to Rejoin Nuclear Deal, Demands End to Sanctions

North Korea’s Kim admits economic failure at party congress, blames ‘a series of the worst of worst unprecedented crises’

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021By Editor

Speaking at the ruling party’s first congress since 2016, Kim Jong-un says his economic development plan fell “greatly short” of its goals, as North Korea struggled with natural disasters, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim admits economic failure at party congress, blames ‘a series of the worst of worst unprecedented crises’

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Trump slaps fresh sanctions on Iran during last weeks in office, Tehran’s steel sector & Chinese supplier targeted

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021By Editor

US President Donald Trump has approved new sanctions on Iran in his final weeks in office. Washington hopes to increase the pressure on Tehran by targeting the nation’s steel sector. … Read More >Trump slaps fresh sanctions on Iran during last weeks in office, Tehran’s steel sector & Chinese supplier targeted

Norwegian company turns its back on Nord Stream 2 under threat of US sanctions

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

Spooked by the US’ latest punitive measures, a Norwegian Nord Stream 2 contractor has refused to support the Gazprom-led gas pipeline project after eight years of close cooperation with Russian energy giant. … Read More >Norwegian company turns its back on Nord Stream 2 under threat of US sanctions

US Sanctions Venezuelan Judge, Prosecutor Over Trial of CITGO Executives

Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020By Editor

The United Stated has imposed sanctions on a Venezuelan judge and prosecutor over their roles in the sentencing of six former US executives of CITGO oil company, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Wednesday. … Read More >US Sanctions Venezuelan Judge, Prosecutor Over Trial of CITGO Executives

Syrian Minister Says Turkey’s Policy Displeases Citizens, US Hinders Return to Normal Life

Posted on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020By Editor

Turkey’s policy and its failure to comply with the agreements with Russia on the Idlib de-escalation zone caused dissatisfaction among the Syrian people, and the US economic pressure is holding back Syria’s return to normal life, Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan said on Monday. … Read More >Syrian Minister Says Turkey’s Policy Displeases Citizens, US Hinders Return to Normal Life

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Absolute ‘cowboys!’ Kremlin compares US attempts to sink Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to ‘raider attack’ as construction continues

Posted on December 27, 2020December 27, 2020By Editor

Russia has lashed out at Washington’s attempts to shoot down plans for the world’s largest gas pipeline, in the Baltic Sea, arguing that America is trying to lasso the European energy market for its own corporate giants. … Read More >Absolute ‘cowboys!’ Kremlin compares US attempts to sink Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to ‘raider attack’ as construction continues

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Russia’s space agency chief Rogozin hits out at ‘stupid’ US sanctions that even target ISS mission control center

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020By Editor

The head of Roscosmos has revealed that he appealed to his counterpart at NASA after discovering that sanctions were to be introduced against Russia’s space agency in a package of measures against companies with military links. … Read More >Russia’s space agency chief Rogozin hits out at ‘stupid’ US sanctions that even target ISS mission control center

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More sanctions! Russian Defense Ministry, aviation & space companies on US Christmas list of ‘prohibited’ export destinations

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020By Editor

The US Department of Commerce has published a list of 103 Russian and Chinese entities, including the Russian Defense Ministry, that will be affected by the ban on exporting American technology to military end-users. … Read More >More sanctions! Russian Defense Ministry, aviation & space companies on US Christmas list of ‘prohibited’ export destinations

US Targets Syrian Central Bank, President Assad’s Wife in Fresh Round of Sanctions

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020By Editor

Earlier, the US Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against Syria’s Central Bank, as well as nine other entities and seven individuals in Syria. … Read More >US Targets Syrian Central Bank, President Assad’s Wife in Fresh Round of Sanctions