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Havana Cuba
Michael O'Kane

US signs new Executive Order authorising secondary sanctions & sanctions on Cuban regime officials

05/05/2026 — President Trump has signed a new Executive Order authorising sanctions on those responsible for repression in Cuba and for threats to US national security...
UK flag & Big Ben
Maya Lester KC

UK sanctions 35 people and entities for Russia drone supply chains and migrant trafficking

05/05/2026 — The UK has added 35 people and entities to its sanctions lists targeting Russia's drone capabilities and the trafficking of migrants to support Russia's...
China & US imports
Michael O'Kane

China blocking order against US Iran-related sanctions on five Chinese companies

05/05/2026 — China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has issued a blocking order with effect from 2 May 2026 prohibiting recognition, enforcement of, or compliance with US...
US Iran flags
Maya Lester KC

US OFAC alert on sanctions risks of Iranian Strait of Hormuz toll demands

05/05/2026 — OFAC has published an alert warning of the sanctions risks associated with Iranian demands for toll payments in exchange for safe passage through the...
Russia sanctions
In focusRussia sanctions

Sanctions are imposed on Russia by the EU, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand and others, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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US Iran flags
Michael O'Kane

US adds 6 people and 21 entities to Iran sanctions list over shadow banking and illicit oil trade

05/05/2026 — The US has added 6 people, 21 entities, and 1 vessel to its Iran sanctions list as part of the "Economic Fury" campaign targeting...
UK Parliament
Maya Lester KC

House of Commons Research Briefing: Russian sanctions since 2025

05/05/2026 — The House of Commons has published a research briefing analysing the 2025 changes in Russian sanctions regimes. The main points to note are: UK...
Democratic Republic of Congo flag
Michael O'Kane

US sanctions former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo

05/05/2026 — The US has added Joseph Kabange Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between 2011 and 2019, to its DRC sanctions...
US Iran flags
Maya Lester KC

US FAQ 1249 – “toll” payments through Strait of Hormuz breach US sanctions

01/05/2026 — The US has issued FAQ 1249 to address paying tolls for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has said it will charge...

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