Sanctions
4 LAS News stories tagged “Sanctions”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
US Treasury sanctions Indian and Turkish firms for aiding Iran
The Treasury imposed new sanctions on November 4 against Indian nationals Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, two other Indian citizens and nine related entities, as well as Turkey‑based Fugo Ground Services Inc. The move is part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast aimed at curbing Iran’s oil sales.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 21:45 WAT · 4 sources
U.S. envoy meets Putin, discusses Ukraine talks and releases jailed American
President Vladimir Putin announced the freedom of 74‑year‑old US citizen Stephen Hubbard, held in Russia since 2022, while meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff. The release coincided with discussions on renewed Ukraine peace talks and a diesel‑supply agreement.
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LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 8 sources
Iran reiterates conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz as US response under review
Iran's foreign minister said the offer to reopen the strategic waterway within a week remains on the table, but the United States has yet to meet all seven conditions outlined by Tehran, leaving negotiations stalled.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 3 sources
Trump signs order waiving Russia sanctions, easing pressure on Moscow
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending new sanctions and tariffs on Russia's energy sector, a move Democrats called a surrender to Moscow while Russia hailed it as historic.
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LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 16:00 WAT · 7 sources