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Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces
Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.
By Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp, AP
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New US sanctions aimed at choking off Russia access to battle gear
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said Thursday’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities.
By Fatima Hussein
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over purchase of Russian missile defense system
Prior to Monday, the U.S. had kicked Turkey out of its F-35 stealth fighter development and training program over the S-400 purchase.
Sanctioning Turkey over the S-400 would be mandatory in new defense bill
The NDAA would mandates sanctions on Turkey for its acquisition of the S-400 air missile defense system.
By Joe Gould
Trump administration slams NATO ally Turkey for test-firing S-400 air defense system
The Defense Department condemned Turkey's test of the Russian-made air defense system, saying it was not consistent with Turkey's commitments with a U.S. and NATO ally.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
UN arms embargo on Iran expires
While Iran says it plans no “buying spree,” it can now in theory purchase weapons to upgrade military armaments dating back to before its 1979 Islamic Revolution and sell its own locally produced gear abroad.
Iraqi official to US: Reconsider embassy closure
Iraq's foreign minister called the threat to close the U.S. Embassy “dangerous” because “there is a possibility that the American withdrawal from Baghdad will lead to other (embassy) withdrawals.”
US imposes sanctions on Chinese defense firms over maritime dispute
Some of the Chinese enterprises caught up in the latest U.S. sanctions were on the Defense News Top 100 list this year, which ranks defense companies around the world based on their defense-related revenue.
Congress may unite on fighting China with $100B tech industry boost
Congress would pump $100 billion into the National Science Foundation for research into artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced communications, robotics and more under a bipartisan proposal led by the Senate’s top Democrat.
By Joe Gould
1st Iranian ship reaches Venezuela with no sign of US interference
The first of five tankers loaded with gasoline sent from Iran reached Venezuelan waters late Saturday, expected to temporarily ease the South American nation’s fuel crunch while defying Trump administration sanctions targeting the two U.S. foes.
5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tactics
Five Iranian tankers likely carrying at least $45.5 million worth of gasoline and similar products are now sailing to Venezuela, part of a wider deal between the two U.S.-sanctioned nations amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press