Smotrich: Israel will fight until all sanctions against ‘settlers’ lifted
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich denounced “unprecedented sanctions on Israeli citizens whose entire sin is that they settle in Judea and Samaria.”
Iran’s Economy is So Bad They Had to Change the Name of their Official Currency
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Iranian economy to shrink by 6.0% in 2019.
Trump to impose new sanctions on Iran after uptick in tensions
Trump announces “major” sanctions after downing of American surveillance drone.
US Enacts New Iranian Sanctions, Denies Oil Waivers
The Trump administration said sanctions will target Iran’s aluminum, iron, copper and steel sectors.
Report: Amid Concern Over US Crackdown, Iranian Oil Exports Hit New Low
The report said that “buyers are curbing purchases before Washington clamps down further on Iranian shipments as expected next month.”
Report: Is Hezbollah Struggling to Pay Its Members?
Sky News Arabia reports Hezbollah putting off payments to members, with some in organization receiving only 60 percent of their salaries.
Cruz Introduces Bill to Impose Sanctions on Palestinian Officials for Rewarding Terrorism
The End Palestinian Terror Salaries Act seeks to build on the Taylor Force Act to impose penalties on Palestinian officials who financially reward terrorists and their families.
US Continues to Squeeze Iran, Warns Others Not to Impede Sanctions
“We are acting against a complex scheme Iran and Russia have used to bolster the [Bashar] Assad regime and generate funds for Iranian malign activity,” said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Pompeo: Iranian Economy ‘Will Crumble’ Under New US Sanctions
The second and final round of punitive sanctions took effect on Nov. 5, targeting Iranian sectors related to energy, shipping and ship-building, in addition to those in the insurance and transactions sector, including the Central Bank of Iran and designated Iranian financial institutions.
Trump Begins New Iran Sanctions for Non-Compliance With Nuke Deal
President Trump gets tough with over 1,000 companies being blocked for violating the terms of the nuclear deal with Iran.
