#Us Sanctions

The US Treasury announced the launch of the 'Economic Exile' operation: expanding secondary sanctions and blocking funding sources for the Iranian regime and the IRGC, Bessent stated.

On August 24, 2026, the United States removed Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list and delisted HTS from the SDN sanctions list, while simultaneously imposing sanctions on two former members of the group. The measure is tied to Trump's promise and to Damascus's commitments regarding Russian oil.

Iran's National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated on August 22 that if regional countries join US sanctions, Tehran will strike alternative Persian Gulf oil routes. The Strait of Hormuz, he said, will remain closed until Washington changes its position.

The U.S. Treasury imposed new targeted sanctions on ten intermediaries in a shadow network that transferred cash to Hezbollah from Iran. Washington has redefined the group as an Iranian proxy.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington will impose the harshest sanctions in history against Iran, combined with a blockade. Details are promised for August 24.

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy hands US a plan to increase pressure on Russia: from air defense to 500% sanctions. 🇺🇸 The US is considering a bill against the "shadow fleet" and Russia's largest banks. ⚠️ Proposal details are classified — there are contradictions in assessments. #Ukraine #USA #Sanctions #Zelenskyy

🛢️ Oil prices are rising: Brent rose to $83.29 against the backdrop of an Iranian ultimatum. 🚢 Iran proposed banning US and Israeli ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz and imposing fines of up to 20% of the cargo value. 🇺🇸 Trump promises the strait will open soon, but experts doubt the plan's implementation due to sanctions. 📉 The market awaits clarity: weekly price drops have already reached 8%.

Venezuela on the brink of change: government delegation and opposition resume dialogue under US aegis 🇻🇪🤝🇺🇸. Jorge Rodriguez and Dinora Figuera discussed reforms and elections, but the absence of Maria Corina Machado creates risks for the process. The main goal of the government side is lifting sanctions, while the opposition demands the release of political prisoners.

The Russian budget deficit may exceed planned figures by a trillion rubles due to military spending 🇷🇺💸. The Ministry of Finance has acknowledged the rise in costs and postponed achieving a zero deficit to 2029. Against this backdrop, new US "hellish sanctions" against Russia are being discussed 🇺🇸🚫.

The Russian market crashed to a low not seen since late 2022 amid news of a new US sanctions package 📉. Investors are massively selling shares of Gazprom, VTB, and VK, fearing 100% tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. 🇺🇸🇷🇺