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“US imposes sanctions on 13 individuals, entities tied to Iran weapons procurement AI generated WASHINGTON – The US government announced fresh sanctions on Sept 29 against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and…”

“It is also demanding the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector, and an end to the US naval blockade.”

“Axios and CNN both reported, citing unidentified US officials, that Trump was willing to give Iran sanctions relief and free Iranian funds as part of a final deal on the condition that Iran showed "concrete progress" on the nuclear issue.”

“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Sept 28 denied offering Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions from Tehran.”

“US hopes diesel deal can ‘soften’ Moscow on peace talks, sources say NEW YORK/WASHINGTON/KYIV - President Donald Trump’s envoys told Ukrainian officials on Oct 9 that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations…”

“Trump announced on Oct 9 that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war on Ukraine.”

“Trump said on Oct 9 that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war on Ukraine.”

“Trump’s announcement came two days after he declared a temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian diesel, prompting outrage from European allies and Kyiv, who said it would only embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.”

“The announcement came two days after Trump announced a temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian diesel, prompting outrage by Ukraine and its European allies, who argued it only emboldened Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.”

“Iraq says 40 daily Iranian flights cleared to fly to and from Najaf Oct 2 - Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are allowed 40 daily flights to and from Iraq's Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister's office said on Friday, following a…”

“US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says Sept 28 - US President Donald Trump's administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shi'ite Muslim…”

“…ident involved a foreign state FAIRFORD, England, Sept 29 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the "hands of a foreign actor" were involved in an incident in which five men were arrested on suspected explosives and terrorism offences near a British…”

“British police had nabbed them on Sept 27 on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after a tip-off that three vans had been heading to the military airfield which has been used to strike Iran.”

“Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran ‘at all’ WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said late on Oct 12 he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran “at all”, adding that Moscow and Beijing had “too much to lose” if…”

“Trump takes out political frustrations on Zelensky, Ukraine AI generated WASHINGTON - With the US president Donald Trump’s surprise deal on Russian diesel and his call for Volodymyr Zelensky to step down, Trump appears to be redirecting the frustrations of…”

“US Justice Department scrutinises Binance compliance with 2023 settlement deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is scrutinising whether Binance Holdings breached a landmark settlement with the US government, as…”

“… Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21 US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs on Oct 10 after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukraine killed at…”

“Hezbollah received the cash last month despite a tightening US economic chokehold on Iran and increasing difficulties in getting funds to Tehran's Lebanese ally, said the people.”

“No plane, no gain: US aviation sanctions ground ordinary Iranians while missing the regime Borzou Daragahi for The Straits Times AI generated ISTANBUL – Hossein-Reza’s plans to leave Iran for a trip to see friends and family in the Netherlands in October were…”

“Attacks on Red Sea trading vessels by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, which faces Eritrea across the route's southern chokepoint, have made Eritrean waters potentially the most secure transit corridor.”

“US sanctions target Iran's auto, rail sectors after blockade chokes shipping lanes WASHINGTON, Oct 1 - The Trump administration on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, targeting its rail and automotive conglomerates and international suppliers to the…”

“Iranian authorities say the proposal calls for an end to fighting, the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports, the release of at least $12 billion in frozen Iranian funds and a waiver of oil sanctions.”

“…e, but he may influence who does, say experts OSLO, Oct 1 - US President Donald Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize as he wages war with Iran, but his influence will still be felt by the awarding body that picks the laureate, according to…”

“Last year, the US imposed sanctions on Iraqi banks and individuals it accused of laundering money for Iran.”

“Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says Sept 28 - Tether's USDT stablecoin has become a "significant financial lifeline" for Iran and a tool for funding proxy organizations, including Hezbollah, according to a report led by Senate Democrats,…”

“Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador says Edward Wong AI generated WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether he would like to buy US weapons, David Perdue, the US ambassador to China said in a television…”

“US Treasury chief Bessent claims successes in isolating Iran AI generated WASHINGTON – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sept 26 that he had sent envoys around the world to pressure countries to economically isolate Iran, hailing new restrictions…”

“China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech AI generated UNITED NATIONS, United States - China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Sept 26, saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be…”

“…on has made legally binding commitments to spend almost all of the US$400 million (S$500 million) Congress approved for military aid to Ukraine late in 2025, ensuring that the money will not expire on Sept 30, according to three sources familiar with the…”

“With the US-Israeli war against Iran largely stalemated for months on the battlefield, Washington has announced a shift in tactics to extend the reach of its financial sanctions by targeting companies from third countries that do business with Iranian firms,…”

“Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean if US attacks again TEHRAN – An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Sept 24 that Tehran may expand the Middle East war to the Indian Ocean if the United States attacks again.”

“Jaishankar discussed on Wednesday US measures that could be leveled against countries that engage economically with Russia and Iran, with New Delhi reiterating concerns over a sanctions bill recently signed into law by President Donald Trump.”

“US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on Sept 23 NEW YORK - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sept 21 that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump…”

“He is scheduled to explain the new US sanctions on Iran on Aug 24.”