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Dutch foreign minister resigns over sanctions against Israel

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22 August, 2025
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Germany should consider Israel sanctions, senior lawmaker says

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05 August, 2025
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Trump dismantles Syria sanctions program as Israel ties eyed

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01 July, 2025
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Qatar to push for Syria sanctions relief in Washington

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21 April, 2025
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Kosovo seeks sanctions against Serbia following attack

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Diplomacy remains the only option in Ukraine

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UK sanctions Chelsea owner Abramovich, six other oligarchs

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10 March, 2022
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End the economic blockade of Afghanistan

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Iran
Perspectives

The Biden administration must end US addiction to sanctions

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Giorgio Cafiero and Assal Rad

05 November, 2021
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Perspectives

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Jihad Mashamoun

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Iran's Raisi set to focus on economy and nuclear deal

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01 August, 2021
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Cash-strapped Venezuela sends tons of gold to Iran

The New Arab
01 May, 2020
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Iran hangs 'sultan of coins' for money laundering

The New Arab & agencies
14 November, 2018