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US ends oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia as energy prices stabilize

The United States will not be renewing the waivers that allowed purchase of some Iranian and Russian oil without facing US sanctions, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Wednesday.

16 Apr 2026-08:17
US sanctions those behind Iran's protest crackdown

15 Jan 2026-20:14
US removes sanctions on Brazil Supreme Court justice

The US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Friday, following efforts to mend diplomatic relations between the US and Brazil.

13 Dec 2025-11:59
Russia’s Lukoil seeks delay on U.S. sanctions deadline

Russian oil giant Lukoil has requested that the U.S. Treasury Department postpone the November 21 deadline for completing transactions following recently imposed sanctions.

13 Nov 2025-17:58
US sanctions 32 individuals and entities linked to Iran

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on 32 individuals and entities from Iran and other countries in an effort to slow Iran's advancements in drone and missile technology.

13 Nov 2025-01:50
US lifts some Caesar Act sanctions on Syria for 180 days

The U.S. has partially suspended the imposition of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria for 180 days, the Treasury Department announced on Monday.

10 Nov 2025-22:59
US lifts sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik and his allies

30 Oct 2025-05:16
US national debt surpasses $38 trillion

Amid a federal government shutdown, the United States’ gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion for the first time, according to the latest Treasury Department report.

23 Oct 2025-15:57
U.S. Treasury Chief warns government shutdown is hurting the economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the federal government shutdown, now in its 13th day, is beginning to have a negative impact on the U.S. economy.

13 Oct 2025-16:50
Syria hails US decision to lift sanctions, open way for renewed ties

Syria welcomed the US Treasury Department’s announcement that it is lifting sanctions on Damascus, a move that clears the way for American companies to resume business in the country.

26 Aug 2025-14:30

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