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Erdogan Sees End in Sight for US Sanctions on Turkish Defense Sector

Turkey has seen an easing of US sanctions on its defense sector since Trump became president, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly.

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Trump Presses Syria Leader on Israel Relations After Lifting Sanctions

US President Trump asked Syria's new leader to normalize relations with Israel after he offered the lifting of sanctions.

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US Sanctions Myanmar Ethnic Militia, Warlord for Cyber Scams

The US has sanctioned Myanmar’s Karen National Army ethnic group for alleged online scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling.

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US Expects Iran Talks but Trump Presses Sanctions

The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals.

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Iran Slams US Sanctions as ‘Hostile’ Ahead of New Round of Talks

Iran's foreign ministry condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network ahead of a third round of nuclear talks.

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US Sanctions Houthi-Linked China Oil Refinery

The United States sanctioned on Thursday a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Houthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.

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UK Posts Over 100 Sanctions for Aiding Russia’s War on Ukraine

The UK government on Monday unveiled over 100 sanctions against those aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine on the third anniversary of the start of the conflict.

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Serbia Terminates Military Contracts With Russia

Serbia has aborted multiple military contracts with Russia due to international sanctions against Moscow after it invaded Ukraine.

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Russian State Owner Says Cargo Ship Blast Was ‘Terrorist Attack’

A "terrorist act" sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-company said.

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Iran Launches Heaviest Locally-Developed Satellite Payload Into Orbit

Iran has successfully launched its Simorgh carrier rocket, deploying a domestically-developed space tug and its heaviest payload yet.

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