International
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on eight Indian nationals and ten Indian companies for alleged involvement in Iran’s oil trade. The move is part of a broader sweep targeting individuals and entities globally linked to Iran’s petroleum exports. Details of the Sanctions According to U.S. authorities, the Indian individuals and firms were acting—directly or indirectly—in […]
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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 that allowed continued work at Chabahar without […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]