Sanctions

The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, played a leading role in the outreach, which has focused on shutting down scam centers that target Americans.

Twenty British diplomats, including the consul-general, will leave Israel, while seven diplomats will remain at the former consulate under a limited mandate, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said.

Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington says communication continues, but formal negotiations have not begun, disputing Trump’s description of the contacts.

UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell held talks with Israeli officials but failed to reach an agreement to keep the consulate open, Reuters cited sources as saying.

Combat Antisemitism Movement welcomes sanctions, saying disrupting Hamas financing is essential to American security and Jewish safety.

Iraq has become central to Iran's strategic chessboard in the region as Tehran seeks to expand its influence while navigating increasing US sanctions.

While Araghchi did not speak explicitly about the state of Iran's economy, the diplomats told Bloomberg that the suggestion signals the extent of the country's economic struggles.

Among entities added to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals List as part of the new sanctions is the Islamic Republic of Iran Railway Company.

The Treasury alleged that Tajammal and Cavalier Group acted as third-party intermediaries for MODAFL and that Tajammal used his contacts to assist Iran in procuring and distributing weapons.

"The laws enacted in Europe against purchasing products from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are antisemitism, pure and simple," a Norwegian Christian leader said.