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Iran Foreign Minister Suggests Nuclear Inspectors for Sanctions Relief
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi privately suggested Iran would allow nuclear inspectors back into facilities in exchange for sanctions relief. The proposal was made during talks with European and Middle Eastern diplomats at the UN, potentially aiming to ease economic pressure on Tehran.
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Politics · RussiaPutin says seized Western assets could be returned
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that assets of Western companies seized by Russia could be returned if relations with the West improve. He claimed Russia does not nationalise assets but places them under external management, a move he cited as a response to Western confiscation of Russian assets.
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Politics · European UnionEstonia bans transit of Russian and Belarusian grain
Estonia has banned the transit of grain from Russia and Belarus through its territory. The measure, announced by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, aims to pressure Russia over its military aggression and reduce its revenue streams.
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Politics · UkraineUkraine to seek new US sanctions on Russian firms
Ukraine is preparing to submit a list of Russian entities to the US administration and Congress for sanctions. The list, to be presented this week, focuses on companies involved in Russia's satellite internet system and its "ghost fleet" of oil tankers.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump administration lifts Syria arms export ban
The Trump administration has removed Syria from a list of countries banned from importing U.S. weaponry. This action is part of a process of easing sanctions on the new Syrian government led by interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa.
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Politics · United StatesKremlin Denies Discussing Sanctions Relief for Prisoner Exchange
The Kremlin has denied reports that it discussed easing US sanctions in exchange for releasing political prisoners. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Russia categorically denies the existence of such prisoners, deeming the proposal inappropriate. However, Russian and US intelligence agencies maintain contact on prisoner exchange issues.
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Politics · Middle EastIran Ready for War and Diplomacy, Foreign Minister Says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country is prepared for both diplomacy and war with the United States. He outlined a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which the US has rejected.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran delivers seven-day plan to US for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran has presented a seven-day plan to the United States through Qatar aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting regional fighting. The proposal requires the US to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, release $12 billion in frozen funds, and waive oil sanctions.
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Politics · United StatesUS considers new travel limits for Cuban officials at UN
The Trump administration is reportedly considering new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations. Cuba's foreign minister has denounced these potential measures as collective punishment and a tightening of the economic blockade.
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Politics · United StatesTrump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran
President Trump has signed new legislation that expands sanctions against Russia and extends existing measures targeting Iran. The law addresses Russian energy revenue, shadow-fleet sanctions evasion, and Iran, with bipartisan support from Pennsylvania lawmakers.
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Politics · Middle EastUS to Shut Down Iranian Airlines, Citing Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines will cease operations worldwide from Wednesday, September 23. The move, backed by threats of secondary sanctions, aims to restrict Iran's access to international financial and commercial networks.
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Narges Mohammadi: Iranians suffer from war and repression
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has stated that Iranians are suffering due to economic hardship and internal repression. She said the people are paying the price for ongoing wars and U.S. sanctions, with some reports indicating this suffering has lasted for seven months and others for 1 1/2 years.
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Politics · United StatesMedvedev says Russia should use military deterrence against US sanctions
Dmitry Medvedev, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Russia should respond to new US sanctions with 'military deterrence'. US President Donald Trump signed the bill imposing the sanctions, which aim to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.
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Politics · United KingdomArgentina proposes sanctions for Falklands resource exploitation
Argentina's government has introduced a bill to Congress that would impose sanctions, including up to 20 years imprisonment, on companies exploiting natural resources in the Falkland Islands without Argentine authorisation. The islands are administered by the UK but claimed by Argentina.
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Politics · United StatesChina criticises US sanctions bill targeting Russia trade
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that new US sanctions against Russia lack legal basis and violate international law. The bill allows President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions.
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Politics · UkraineUS House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
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Business & Economy · IndiaUS House passes bill threatening 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOrlen lost $230 million in failed Venezuelan oil deal
Poland's state energy company Orlen lost $230 million in a failed attempt to purchase Venezuelan oil in late 2023. The deal involved intermediaries and cryptocurrency payments, bypassing US sanctions, but Orlen received only a fraction of the oil it paid for.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS seeks $61 million in crypto linked to Iran oil sales
US prosecutors are seeking to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales. The funds were allegedly laundered through Binance accounts by two Chinese companies and intended to finance Iran's government, military, and the IRGC.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41![A man walks in front of a mural symbolising restrictions on shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's key shipping lanes, in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, September 14, 2026 [Osamah Abdulrahman/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6aa85b880ee6f-1789418376.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis Advance on Red Sea Coast, Expanding War Economy
Yemen's Houthi rebels have advanced along the Red Sea coast, capturing the port city of Mocha and pushing towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This territorial gain has intensified scrutiny on the group's extensive financial network, which generates billions of dollars annually through various means, including taxes, customs, and illicit oil sales.
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