The US, in coordination with Bahrain, sanctions facilitators of a US-designated terrorist group, Al-Ashtar Brigades, linked to Iran. The US urges Panama to prevent Iranian ships from using its flag to evade US sanctions on Iran. The State Department emphasizes the importance of sanctions enforcement and multilateral cooperation in confronting Iran's destabilizing behavior.
U.S. STATE DEPT: U.S. WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE ACTIONS TO HOLD ACCOUNTABLE THOSE ENGAGING IN EXTREMIST VIOLENCE AND THREATENING PEACE, SECURITY AND STABILITY OF WEST BANK
US unveils new sanctions on Israeli individuals and their entities for engaging in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank https://t.co/JrCvZ9j7C2 https://t.co/Dq8zMjLCQb
The State Department just issued sanctions "to promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank". None of the sanctions targeted Hamas, PIJ, Hezbollah, Houthis, or Iranians - the ones who want a war in the West Bank. They only sanctioned Israelis. https://t.co/cXAmRgddnj
Today's sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities demonstrate our commitment to peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike. We will continue to utilize all tools at our disposal to prevent extremist violence against civilians in the West Bank.
A United States special envoy on Wednesday urged Panama to stop Iranian ships from flying its flag, which allows Tehran to evade sanctions imposed by Washington. #oott #Iran https://t.co/LUK2VEGCI1
Panama flags around half of all tankers carrying Iranian oil. https://t.co/IX37H2qVws
.@USEnvoyIran: "Sanctions enforcement and multilateral cooperation are paramount in confronting Iran's destabilizing behavior. Today's engagement with the Panamanian Government is part of our larger diplomatic effort to advance that work." https://t.co/iqCvMVpZ0K https://t.co/1CImGHmOsB
Sanctions enforcement and multilateral cooperation are paramount in confronting Iran's destabilizing behavior. Today's engagement with the Panamanian Government is part of our larger diplomatic effort to advance that work. 🇵🇦🇺🇸 https://t.co/kKAr2wXHkx
ICYMI: A United States special envoy urges Panama to stop #Iranian ships from flying its flag, which allows Tehran to evade #sanctions imposed by Washington. https://t.co/ZNcyP80QJA
US asks Panama to strip flags from Iranian ships sanctioned by Washington https://t.co/D7ZoHyJx2g https://t.co/qL271pds6q
The @USEnvoyIran on Wednesday urged Panama to stop Iranian ships from flying its flag, which allows Tehran to evade sanctions imposed by Washington. "Iran and actors related to Iran are trying to evade sanctions here in Panama. They're trying to abuse Panama's flag registry,"…
The United States has asked Panama to ban Iranian vessels sanctioned by Washington from using its flag, US State Department special envoy Abram Paley said on Wednesday. https://t.co/rwapSQcQWz
US urges Panama to remove flag from rogue Iranian ships https://t.co/7SPYWH16Wu
A #US State Department special envoy says they will meet with Panamanian government officials to ensure Panamanian-flagged vessels are not transporting Iranian oil in violation of US sanctions on #Iran. https://t.co/ZNcyP80QJA
A US State Department special envoy said on Wednesday they will meet with Panamanian government officials to ensure Panamanian-flagged vessels are not transporting Iranian oil in violation of US sanctions on Iran. https://t.co/zL34hVmzBM
U.S. WILL REQUEST PANAMA REMOVE FLAG FROM IRAN-LINKED SHIPS WHICH COULD BE VIOLATING SANCTIONS
U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY FOR IRAN SAYS MEETING WITH PANAMANIAN GOV'T TO ENSURE COUNTRY'S SHIPPING REGISTRY AND JURISDICTION IS NOT ABUSED BY ENTITIES ATTEMPTING TO EVADE SANCTIONS ON IRAN
.@StateDeptSpox: "In coordination with Bahrain we are sanctioning four facilitators of a US-designated terrorist group, Al-Ashtar Brigades. We are committed to targeting destabilizing forces emanating from Iran, including those threatening our strategic regional partners." https://t.co/XcZRQSDpAS