Iraqi PM meets Russia's Lukoil founder to discuss oil production amid US sanctions

Lukoil, one of Iraq's largest foreign investors, has been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and ongoing occupation of portions of the country.

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Syria-US ties progressing ‘very well,’ says FM

“The visit of the Syrian delegation to Washington, headed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, was very successful and addressed all issues,” Asaad al-Shaibani said at Chatham House in London. "Relations with the United States are progressing very well and will have a positive impact on the entire region."

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Syria Caesar Act architect to testify before Congress amid repeal efforts

“The Syrian American Council (SAC) is honored to announce that Farid al-Madhan, known globally by his code name ‘Caesar,’ will testify before the Congress next week,” the council announced in a statement, noting that the testimony will involve talks regarding US sanctions, including the repeal of the Caesar Act.”

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US sanctions 32 individuals, entities accused of helping Iran’s missile, UAV production

"These networks pose a threat to US and allied personnel in the Middle East and to commercial shipping in the Red Sea," the US Treasury Department said.

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Sharaa meets Trump as US announces temporary Caesar Act sanctions waiver

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's reception by US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office marks the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the White House since the country's independence in 1946.

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UK sanctions Iranian banker for allegedly funding IRGC

The banker is considered one of the richest men in Iran

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Kataib Hezbollah calls US sanctions 'laughable,' says targeting unaffiliated individuals

Kataib Hezbollah spokesperson Abu Ali al-Askari said that newly-imposed US Treasury Department sanctions targeting pro-Iran actors in Iraq are “evidence of weak intelligence” and that none of the sanctioned individuals are associated with the group.

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Iraq to form committee to review 'extremely unfortunate' US Treasury sanctions

The US Department of the Treasury on Thursday announced the imposition of sanctions on the Muhandis General Company and three Iraqi bank executives, accusing them of laundering money for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran-backed militias in Iraq.

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Syria hails US Senate vote to lift Assad-era sanctions

The officials said lifting the sanctions paves the way for the country’s economic recovery and reconstruction

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