Iran Sanctions
A Instruments international relations instrument page covering what it requires, parties, status and compliance, alongside the 24 reports filed on it so
UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
Trump Pressures NATO Allies on Burden-Sharing as Troop
President Trump criticizes NATO allies over Iran and defense spending as the Pentagon reviews US troop levels in Europe, aiming to shift the alliance
South Korea Refuses Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
President Lee Jae-myung rules out sending troops to support the U.S. War against Iran, citing high risks and domestic opposition, despite sustained...
Saudi Arabia rethinks US alliance amid Iran
The US-led war against Iran is exposing the limits of American protection for Saudi Arabia, prompting Riyadh to seek security partnerships with China
US Congress Passes Graham Act Targeting Russian Oil Imports
The US Congress has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which includes provisions for imposing tariffs on major importers of
U.S. Iran strategy at impasse over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Efforts to achieve its goals with Iran through sanctions and military strikes have failed, leading to two debated paths forward as Iran ties...
US-Iran conflict escalates with strikes
The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes, marking a sharp escalation after a lull. The US targeted rocket launchers and IRGC-linked sites...
Jordan's military deterrence erodes amid
Jordan's military deterrence has weakened as Iran's IRGC launches repeated ballistic missile and drone attacks, with Jordan refraining from...
Iran, U.S. Exchange strikes in Hormuz Strait
U.S. Forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, prompting retaliatory missile fire from Iran's Revolutionary Guards at bases in Jordan...
Jordan Sees Israeli Annexation as Top Threat
Jordanian officials see Israel's potential annexation of the West Bank as a greater existential threat than the Iran war, fearing it could trigger a
US Strikes Larak Island, Iran Weighs
The United States has conducted a military strike against Iranian positions on Larak Island, its first known action since a July ceasefire.
Qatar PM Visits Tehran to Relaunch Diplomacy
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani visits Tehran today to restart diplomacy with Iran and discuss
US Removes Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List
The US removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, allowing financial transactions and easing some sanctions.
Iran Sets Conditions for Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is setting conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. States it is not negotiating and will maintain economic pressure.
Syria’s Sanctions Relief: Gains and Limits
Rob Geist Pinfold reviews the impact of U.S. and EU sanctions easing on Syria, noting new investment flows and the continued challenges of corruption...
Iran Escalation Threatened by US Blockade
Iran faces a potential escalation as U.S. Economic warfare tightens its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On Aug. 19, Iranian Central Bank Governor...
Tokyo's Dilemma: US Sanctions on ICC President Test Japan's Loyalty
The US has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese judge, sparking a diplomatic crisis for Japan's Prime...
UAE Imposes Trade Embargo on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations that undermine regional and...
Iran's Supreme Leader Prepares for Long War with US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reorganizing the country's military and national security establishment to prepare for a prolonged...
Reagan's Diplomatic Approach to Ending the Cold War Contrasts with Trump's Handling of Iran Conflict
A new movie highlights how President Ronald Reagan used diplomacy to end the Cold War, in contrast to President Donald Trump's handling of the...
US Scales Back Military Drills with South Korea Amid Tensions with Iran and North Korea
The US has reduced its joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the country's failure to help combat Iran and President Trump's 'very good...
China's New Laws Ensnare Western Companies in Legal Bind
China's expanding economic security toolkit is countering Western trade and financial restrictions, putting foreign companies in a bind between...
Iran War Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities in the Gulf
The ongoing Iran war has revealed significant weaknesses in the U.S. military, making the country more vulnerable to attacks from adversaries in the...
The Iran War: A Reprise of Vietnam?
The ongoing conflict in Iran bears striking similarities to the Vietnam War, according to a recent analysis of David Halberstam's classic work, *The...