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The United States expanded sanctions against Hezbollah’s financial network on May 22, targeting nine individuals including Hezbollah lawmakers, an Iranian diplomat, and Lebanese security officials accused of undermining sovereignty. The US also offered a $10 million reward for information disrupting the group's finances, while Hezbollah dismissed the measures as a 'badge of honor'.
Iran has called on the World Health Organization to boost medical aid amid US and Israeli sanctions that are crippling its healthcare system. Tehran faces critical shortages of medicines and equipment, jeopardizing millions of lives. The WHO has yet to respond, but may push for humanitarian exemptions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed the notion that the United States can force Iran to surrender as a delusion, reaffirming that Tehran will not bow to pressure from Washington. In remarks to domestic media, he stressed that sanctions and pressure will not change Iran’s stance. He called on the U.S. to abandon its policy of pressure and engage in constructive dialogue based on mutual respect.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Americans will pay a heavy price for the policies of former President Donald Trump, criticizing U.S. sanctions and provocations. He called for Washington to drop unilateral actions and engage in constructive dialogue, while analysts note his comments underscore Iran's firm position amid persistent bilateral tensions.
The US Treasury Department sanctioned four activists for organizing aid flotillas to break Israel's Gaza blockade, as Israeli forces intercepted the latest vessels. The sanctions target representatives of PCPA and Samidoun, alleging ties to Hamas. Human rights groups condemned the move as a crackdown on Palestinian advocacy.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day extension of the sanctions waiver for Russian oil on tankers at sea to stabilize global energy markets disrupted by the Middle East conflict. This is the second extension since the waiver was first issued in March. India and China remain the largest buyers of Russian oil, with India's imports exceeding 2 million barrels per day.
A new analysis from Al Jazeera argues that President Donald Trump's consecutive ultimatums to Iran actually reveal a lack of real negotiating leverage, leaving the U.S. maximum pressure strategy at a disadvantage. The piece highlights the contradiction between tough rhetoric and the complex geopolitical reality.
The United States has called on the G7 to adopt sanctions led by Washington against Iran, citing tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and regional actions. The move seeks to reinforce the international coalition’s economic pressure on Iran, with G7 responses still uncertain.
Iran has condemned new UK sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities as baseless and a violation of international law. The sanctions, linked to Iran's missile program and regional activities, come amid heightened tensions over the JCPOA nuclear deal. Tehran vows a proportionate response and insists its nuclear program is peaceful.
