Tag: #us

U.S. Sanctions the International Criminal Court, Drawing Allied Rebukes

The U.S. added the International Criminal Court to its sanctions list, blocking assets and prompting exemptions — and swift rejection from the ICC and allies.

#icc, #sanctions, #internationallaw, #us

Zelensky Says U.S. Proposed Three-Way Technical Talks and Patriot Production Licenses After UN Meeting; U.S. Keeps Question Open

Zelensky says a UNGA meeting with Trump produced plans for technical three-way talks and Patriot missile production licenses; U.S. publicly says the licensing question remains open.

#ukraine, #patriotmissiles, #zelensky, #us

U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% Annualized in Q2, BEA Says

BEA's advance estimate shows U.S. GDP rose 1.5% annualized in Q2 as inflation stayed high and private demand strengthened.

#economy, #gdp, #inflation, #bea, #us

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Selected Canadian Goods Using Rare Section 338

Trump signs three proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, including autos, alcohol and dairy; takes effect around Aug. 19.

#trade, #tariffs, #canada, #us

U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Attack on Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces launched a third round of strikes on Iran after the IRGC attacked Cyprus‑flagged M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz.

#iran, #us, #irgc, #straitofhormuz, #maritime

Iran’s IRGC Says It Struck U.S. Positions in Kuwait and Bahrain After U.S. Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC said it struck U.S. positions in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones after U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz; Kuwait reported air defenses.

#iran, #us, #gulf, #military, #straitofhormuz

U.S. and Pakistan Say Iran Deal Could Be Signed Within 24 Hours; Iran Denies Sunday Signing

Trump and Pakistan signaled an Iran deal could be signed within 24 hours, but Iran denied a Sunday signing; no text had been released.

#iran, #pakistan, #us, #hormuz

U.S. Says It Struck Iranian Radar and Drone-Control Sites Near Strait of Hormuz in Late May and Shot Down Four Drones

CENTCOM says U.S. forces struck Iranian radar and drone-control sites at Goruk and Qeshm in late May and later shot down four attack drones.

#iran, #us, #drone, #straitofhormuz

U.S. Sends Destroyers to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz and Will Publish Safe Shipping Corridor

Two U.S. destroyers have entered the Strait of Hormuz to begin mine‑clearance; the Pentagon will publish a mapped corridor to reopen commercial shipping.

#iran, #us, #straitofhormuz, #maritimesecurity, #oil

U.S. to Blockade Ships Calling at Iranian Ports on April 13, CENTCOM Says

CENTCOM says U.S. forces will begin blockading vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports on April 13, targeting Iran’s seaborne trade while sparing global transit.

#iran, #us, #maritime, #oil