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The US sanctions Brazilian health officials for hosting Cuban medical missions while it urges UN to lift sanctions on Syrian president. Europeans warn of snapback sanctions on Iran.

Trump signals plans to cut Cuba’s remaining economic lifelines and threatens sanctions on Russia. Lancet Global Health study finds sanctions are as deadly as war.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran derail negotiations while more action is needed to fully repeal Syria sanctions. Trump is still reluctant to sanction Russia despite pressure.

The US and EU lift broad Syria sanctions while Trump flip-flops on Venezuela and Russia sanctions policy. Nuclear talks between the US and Iran appear promising despite key differences.

Trump considers additional sanctions on Cuba, announces talks with Iran, and sets conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria. Meanwhile, momentum is building for the explicit use of tariffs as a form of sanctions.

The US ramps up efforts targeting Cuban medical missions, while it appears that maximum pressure sanction are returning to Venezuela and Iran. A New CEPR issue brief explores how economic sanctions drive migration.

Stay informed about the evolving sanctions landscape impacting Afghanistan, North Korea, Russia, Syria and more this February.

Explore the latest developments in international sanctions. Discover the effects of sanctions on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela, and more.

Read our in-depth analysis on the impact of sanctions on Afghanistan’s economy and the latest developments in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Ukraine, Syria, and Venezuela in this edition of Sanctions Watch.

Stay up to date with the latest news on sanctions. Learn about the impact of recent events on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and more.