US removes Iraq's Fly Baghdad from sanctions list

In its latest update released Wednesday, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control removed Fly Baghdad from its list of sanctioned entities under its terrorism sanctions program, including several aircraft associated with the company.

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UN chief calls for all sanctions on Syria to be lifted ‘immediately’

“I welcome steps that have eased sanctions and opened new possibilities for economic recovery. But all these sanctions must be removed immediately. And recovery will depend on much more,” Guterres said during a presser in Damascus.

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EU sanctions Iranian judges for ‘serious human rights violations’

"As Tehran intensifies its domestic crackdown, the EU will continue to hold those responsible to account," said EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

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US sanctions Lebanese MPs, security officials over alleged Hezbollah ties

Two officials from Lebanon's Armed Forces and General Directorate for General Security respectively were sanctioned for allegedly supplying Hezbollah with intelligence.

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UK sanctions 12 Iran-linked entities suspected of destabilization attempts

The entities have been linked to “hostile activity” by the Iranian government, as well as attempts to cause “destabilisation of the United Kingdom or any other country.”

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Iraqi oil ministry rejects US accusations of deputy minister financing pro-Iran groups

The ministry announced its preparedness to support "any fair investigation into the allegations."

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US sanctions Iraqi deputy oil minister for allegedly diverting funds to Iranian proxies

"Like a rogue gang, the Iranian regime is pillaging resources that rightfully belong to the Iraqi people," said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

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US sanctions three Iranian exchange houses

As a consequence of the sanctions, assets in the US owned 51 percent or more by those targeted are frozen, while US citizens are prohibited from dealing with them.

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US sanctions seven pro-Iran militia leaders in Iraq

The groups are also officially under the auspices of the Iraqi state via the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

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