U.S. to remove sanctions relief on Venezuelan oil industry
by The Washington Times
The Washington Times— The White House will restart sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas industry that were put on hold six months ago to encourage President Nicolas Maduro to support free and fair elections in his country.
Global News—Iran’s attack on Israel prompts U.S., U.K. sanctions. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April 13 attack on Israel.
The Washington Times—U.S. slaps sanctions on Iran's drone industry after barrage against Israel. Less than a week after Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel, the U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions on more than a dozen Iranian officials and companies linked to the country’s unmanned aerial vehicles.
Japan Today—U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades. The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation. A senior U.S. official, discussing the