Sanctions

Sanctions

China Using Covert State-Backed Channel to Fund Iran Oil Purchases - Report

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

A hidden financial conduit involving state insurer Sinosure is funnelling billions in oil payments to Iran, according to reports.

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US Hits Iran's Military Tech Supply Chain With Sanctions

By Editors | 02/10/2025

New measures target entities and individuals in Asia and Europe accused of supplying Iran's missile and aircraft programmes, following the snapback of UN sanctions.

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US Expands Export Blacklist to Cover Affiliates of Sanctioned Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

A new rule automatically applies US export controls to entities 50% or more owned by blacklisted firms, increasing due diligence burdens.

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Japan Reimposes Iran Sanctions, Requiring FIs to Freeze Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

The measures target 78 entities and 43 individuals, requiring financial institutions to implement payment controls and enhanced due diligence.

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Former Myanmar Advisor Calls for Broader, 'Go Big' Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

Sean Turnell, a former advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, describes a 'tottering' banking system and urges a broader sanctions regime to choke off military funding.

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UN Sanctions on Iran Reimposed, Targeting Banking and Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

"Snapback" triggered by European powers restores asset freezes and financial restrictions; China and Russia dispute the move's legality.

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China Sanctions Six US Firms Over Taiwan and National Security Concerns

By Editors | 29/09/2025

China added the companies to its "unreliable entity" and export control lists, citing military cooperation with Taiwan and risks to its national security.

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OFAC Sanctions DPRK-Myanmar Arms Procurement Network

By Editors | 29/09/2025

OFAC has designated a network selling North Korean arms to Myanmar, warning of secondary sanctions for financial institutions facilitating transactions.

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US Sanctions Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy Over Fentanyl Trafficking

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

The sanctions highlight the growing role of illegal online pharmacies in fueling the US fentanyl crisis, with Indian suppliers accused of working with traffickers to distribute counterfeit drugs.