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Iran warns US naval blockade threatens ceasefire
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.
Apr 15, 2026, 3:29 PM
US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
Apr 15, 2026, 1:55 PM
What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
Apr 15, 2026, 1:40 PM
US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.
Apr 15, 2026, 5:17 AM
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.
Apr 14, 2026, 11:47 PM
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
Apr 14, 2026, 9:58 AM
The U.S. Is Back to Squeezing Iran’s Economy
Nancy A. Youssef, Vivian Salama, Missy Ryan, The Atlantic
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:14 PM
Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:52 AM
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:15 AM
US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds abroad – media
RT
The US will unlock Iranian funds as talks begin in Pakistan, with total assets estimated at over $100 billion globally Read Full Article at RT.com
Apr 11, 2026, 2:03 PM
Exclusive-Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds, Washington denies it
By Parisa Hafezi, Yahoo Entertainment
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, April 11 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and ...
Apr 11, 2026, 10:39 AM
Trump threatens Cuba as US sanctions fuel hunger
Medea Benjamin, Salon
Fuel shortages driven by Trump policies mean Cuban families go hungry while food rots in the field
Apr 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez
The Associated Press, NPR
The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro.
Apr 2, 2026, 6:44 AM
US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
US has exerted growing influence over the Venezuelan government after abducting former President Nicolas Maduro.
Apr 1, 2026, 10:12 PM
U.S. eases Iranian oil sanctions in scramble to contain energy prices, handing Tehran a potential boost
Freddie Clayton, NBC News
In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran.
Mar 21, 2026, 11:17 AM
ICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accounts
Al Jazeera English
An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties.
Mar 15, 2026, 12:53 PM
Shadow fleets of sanctions-skirting ships facing global crackdown: analysis
CBC News
A CBC News analysis reveals the global scope of an enforcement crackdown on ships belonging to shadow fleets — vessels often flying under false flags in order to skirt sanctions — as the scale of seizures and detentions has skyrocketed in recent months.
Mar 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
As Trump pauses Russian shadow fleet sanctions, Carney says Canada holding firm
CBC News
Three world leaders — two of them members of the G7 — stood united in opposition Friday to the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
Mar 13, 2026, 6:12 PM
Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Crude oil prices plunge below $90 a barrel following an earlier surge to almost $120 in price swing over 24 hours.
Mar 10, 2026, 2:51 AM
Treasury Secretary Says We 'May Unsanction Russian Oil'
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
More good news for Putin from this administration. What a shock. Just as we find out that Russia is helping Iran target our troops, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox Business Network's Larry Kudlow that they may lift sanctions on Russian oil. Here's …
Mar 7, 2026, 5:26 PM
Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government.
Mar 5, 2026, 10:37 PM
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.
Feb 26, 2026, 9:25 PM
Iran, US set to hold talks as Trump threatens force, imposes sanctions
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.
Feb 26, 2026, 2:14 AM
US issues new sanctions as it dials up pressure on Iran
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Washington penalties target oil vessels as Trump administration intensifies 'maximum pressure' campaign against Tehran.
Feb 25, 2026, 4:54 PM