US Treasury Sanctions Network Supporting War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce
On April 17, 2026, the United States Treasury Department announced sanctions against a recruitment network identified as enabling the armed conflict in Sudan. The action aims to disrupt support structures fueling the violence in the region. Concurrently, the Treasury also imposed sanctions on commanders of Iraqi militias backed by Iran as part of an economic campaign aimed at curtailing their influence and operations. Alongside these sanctions, the US called for the establishment of a humanitarian truce in Sudan to alleviate civilian suffering amid the conflict. No further operational details about the recruitment network or militia commanders were provided. These coordinated... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:00 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
