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Full coverage of global sanctions regimes, including the United Nations, European Union, United Kingdom, United States, and many others. Updated several times a day.

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Maya Lester KC

US Congress research service updates Iran sanctions report

20/08/2026 — The Congressional Research Service has published an updated report on US economic sanctions on Iran. The report covers US Iran sanctions policy since 2020....
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Michael O'Kane

EU statement on 3rd country alignment with 21st sanctions package and terrorism sanctions update

20/08/2026 — The EU has issued statements on 3rd country alignment with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia and with its terrorism sanctions review. The...
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Maya Lester KC

Switzerland updates Iran money transfer notification and authorisation forms

20/08/2026 — Switzerland has updated the forms used to notify and seek authorisation for money transfers involving Iran. The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and...
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Michael O'Kane

UAE halts all trade and financial transactions with Iran

20/08/2026 — The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ announcement said the...
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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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Maya Lester KC

New Cayman sanctions rule comes into force 18 September 2026

20/08/2026 — The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has issued a Rule on Compliance with Financial Sanctions and Targeted Financial Sanctions. The Rule takes effect on...
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Michael O'Kane

UN amends 21 entries on ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list

20/08/2026 — The UN Security Council's ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended 21 entries on its sanctions list – press release. The changes cover 13 people...
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Maya Lester KC

US delays Canada tariffs on alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles by 3 days

20/08/2026 — The US has issued a proclamation delaying additional duties on certain Canadian imports. The duties were due to take effect on 19 August 2026....
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Michael O'Kane

US adds ICC President and senior trial lawyer to ICC sanctions list

20/08/2026 — The US has added the International Criminal Court’s President and a senior trial lawyer to its ICC sanctions list established under EO 14203 –...
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