US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Officials, Firms Linked to Nicaraguan Regime and Seizure of US Property
On April 17, 2026, the US Treasury Department issued sanctions against multiple actors involved in the seizure of US-owned property. The sanctions include government officials and gold firms linked to the Nicaraguan regime. These entities and individuals are implicated in activities resulting in the confiscation of US assets. In addition to the measures against Nicaraguan-linked entities, the Treasury also sanctioned Iran-backed Iraqi militia commanders, targeting their role in destabilizing regional security. Furthermore, a recruitment network facilitating war efforts in Sudan was sanctioned, with the Treasury calling for a humanitarian truce in the conflict-affected area. These coordinated sanctions reflect a broader... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 15:30 LONDON
U.S. Treasury Targets Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Commanders Over Recruitment Network
Treasury Department imposed sanctions on commanders leading Iran-backed Iraqi militia recruitment networks. These networks are reportedly involved in activities that support continued conflict and destabilization within the region. The sanctions form part of a broader U.S. campaign, evidenced by Treasury actions on April 16 targeting government officials, Nicaraguan regime-linked gold firms, and individuals involved in seizing U.S.-owned property. In parallel, the Treasury also sanctioned groups facilitating the war in Sudan and called for humanitarian truces. The targeted Iraqi militia commanders are identified explicitly as agents supported by Iran, indicating Tehran's continued involvement in Iraq through proxy networks. The sanctions aim... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 15:30 LONDON
