The United States has activated new sanctions targeting India’s involvement in the Chabahar Port in Iran, ending a waiver that protected the project from U.S. penalties. These measures took effect on September 29, 2025. End of Waiver Since 2018, India had enjoyed a rare exemption under U.S. law

The United Nations Security Council voted 9 against, 4 in favour, and 2 abstentions to reject a resolution proposed by Russia and China. The resolution sought to delay the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran. With its failure, the “snapback sanctions” under the 2015 nuclear deal will take effect. Snapback Mechanism Activated The sanctions being […]

India’s oil dilemma has never been about barrels alone. It’s about politics, sanctions, and the whimsical mood of Washington. Today, the stark question is this: will Donald Trump side with Indian consumers staring at higher fuel bills, or with American dairy and farm lobbies who have turned trade talks into a playground of pressure tactics? […]

French President Emmanuel Macron said that United Nations sanctions on Iran are likely to be reimposed by the end of September 2025. He made the remarks after recent talks between Iran and European powers failed to bring what he called “serious” responses from Tehran. Conditions for Delay The E3 group—Britain, France, and Germany—had offered Iran […]

Pakistan and China jointly proposed to list the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist groups under the UN Security Council’s 1267 sanctions regime. This move would attach global sanctions if approved. Western Powers Say No for Now The United States, United Kingdom, and France blocked the proposal. They […]

During a joint press conference in the UK with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “very close to India” and “very close to the Prime Minister of India,” referring to Narendra Modi. He noted he had recently wished Modi a happy birthday and described their relationship as “very good.” Mixed […]

The United States has announced it will revoke the sanctions exemption granted to India for its involvement in Iran’s Chabahar Port under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). The revocation becomes effective September 29, 2025. Waiver History The exemption had been given in 2018 and allowed India — along with other countries — to […]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will put forward a proposal to speed up the reduction of Russian fossil fuel imports. The move comes after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on increasing economic pressure on Russia. Original vs. New Timelines The EU had earlier planned to end imports […]

U.S. President Donald Trump criticised European countries for continuing to import oil from Russia despite the Ukraine war. He said their sanctions lacked strength and called for tougher action to match U.S. efforts. Trump’s Key Remarks Trump stated that Europe’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil were “not acceptable.” He urged NATO and EU nations to […]

China has strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal urging NATO to stop buying Russian oil and impose tariffs on countries that continue trade with Moscow. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said sanctions only make matters worse and emphasized that Beijing does not plan or participate in wars. Trump’s Sanctions Proposal Trump called on NATO […]