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Michael O'Kane

Iran blacklists 45 tankers in relation to the Strait of Hormuz

24/08/2026 — Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers said to have broken the US-sanctioned Persian Gulf Authority’s regulations for crossing the Strait of Hormuz – Reuters reports....
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Maya Lester KC

Switzerland adopts remaining EU 20th Russia sanctions package measures

24/08/2026 — Switzerland has adopted further measures amending its Regulation on measures relating to the situation in Ukraine to adopt the EU’s 20th sanctions package against...
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Michael O'Kane

US removes Turkish entity from its Entity List

24/08/2026 — The US has removed Turkish entity Atempo Proje Taahhüt Ses ve Görüntü Sistemleri Anonim Şirketi İstanbul Şubesi from the US Entity List (15 CFR...
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Maya Lester KC

US issues Venezuela-related General Licenses and FAQ

24/08/2026 — The US has issued Venezuela-related general licenses General License 61 and General License 62. The GLs authorise transactions that are otherwise prohibited by 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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Michael O'Kane

Malta issues binding guidance on Article 32 sanctions compliance obligations

24/08/2026 — Malta's Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB) has published guidance on Article 32 of the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act. The Act implements UN Security Council...
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Maya Lester KC

US court rejects challenge to de minimis tariff exemption under IEEPA for low-value imports

24/08/2026 — The US Court of International Trade rejected a challenge to the President’s suspension of the “de minimis” exemption which allowed importers to bring goods...
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Michael O'Kane

US renews Lukoil International general licence until 19 September 2026

21/08/2026 — The US has issued General Licence 131I, to allow transactions related to the negotiations of contracts for the sale or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH...
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Maya Lester KC

Ukraine adds 141 to Russia sanctions list

21/08/2026 — Ukraine has added 87 people and 54 entities to its autonomous sanctions list under 4 decrees signed by President Zelenskyy – press release. The...

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