Keywords: Sanctions


China criticizes U.S. sanctions linked to Iran and vows support for companies

China has strongly criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States against several Chinese companies accused by Washington of supporting Iranian military-related activities. Chinese officials described the measures as “unilateral” and “illegal,” arguing that such restrictions......

France rules out lifting Iran sanctions amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions

France has stated that it will not consider lifting sanctions on Iran as long as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil and energy supplies. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that the reopening and free navigation of the strait is essential......

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are ‘Illegal’

China has strongly criticized the United States over its decision to broaden sanctions against Cuba, calling the measures “illegal” and inconsistent with international law. Beijing urged Washington to immediately end its decades-long embargo on the island. Response to US policy shift The......

Iranian supertanker carrying $220 million in crude breaks through US naval blockade

An Iranian supertanker loaded with more than 1.9 million barrels of crude oil has successfully navigated past the American naval blockade and reached Southeast Asian waters, in one of the most direct challenges yet to Washington's efforts to choke off Tehran's petroleum exports. The vessel, a......

United States tightens economic pressure on Iran, says Trump administration official

The United States has significantly increased economic pressure on Iran as part of a broader strategy combining financial sanctions and maritime restrictions, according to statements from senior officials in the Trump administration. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington is implementing......

China blocks US sanctions against five refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it has taken legal measures to block sanctions imposed by the United States on five Chinese oil refineries, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to official statements reported by state media, the decision aims......

Oil prices extend rally as Trump threatens Iran OPEC tension

Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified around Iran and global supply risks deepened. Traders reacted to renewed threats from United States President Donald Trump and escalating uncertainty in the Middle East, pushing crude benchmarks to multi month......

Hengli reshapes Singapore unit after US sanctions over Iran oil

The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, one of China’s largest independent oil refiners, accusing the company of purchasing billions of dollars worth of Iranian crude oil. The sanctions also target dozens of shipping companies and vessels allegedly involved in......

European Union extends Myanmar sanctions for another year amid ongoing military rule

The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions against Myanmar for another year, maintaining pressure on the country’s military leadership more than five years after the coup that overthrew an elected government. The decision, announced on Monday, prolongs restrictive measures targeting......