U.S. hits Iran with fresh sanctions as Trump term nears end | THE DAILY STAR

The United States on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese company that makes elements for steel production, 12 Iranian steel and metals makers and three foreign-based sales agents of a major Iranian metals and mining holding company, seeking to deprive Iran of revenues as U.S. President Donald Trump's term winds down.

South Korea to send delegation after Iran seizes tanker - BBC News

South Korea says it will send a delegation to Iran "at the earliest possible date" to try to negotiate the release of an oil tanker seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday.

US Judge Blocks Trump Sanctions Targeting Lawyers Working With ICC - Filing - UrduPoint

A US Federal judge blocked the Trump administration's sanctions against lawyers working with the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court document revealed.

Turkey, US in talks to form joint working group on S-400s - The Jerusalem post

Ankara and Washington have started talks to form a joint working group regarding Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems and the U.S. sanctions stemming from it, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.

Dendias: In Libya, our concern was preventing a Turkish military base opposite Crete – Libyan Address Journal

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, in an interview with To Vima, discussed Germany and sanctions, illegal immigration, and even the situation across the Mediterranean in Libya.

Mike Pompeo annonce des sanctions contre la Turquie après l'achat à la Russie de missiles S-400 - Belga

Les Etats-Unis ont décidé d’imposer des sanctions à l’agence gouvernementale turque en charge des achats d’armes, le SSB, pour l’acquisition par Ankara du système de défense aérienne russe S-400, a annoncé lundi le chef de la diplomatie américaine Mike Pompeo.

Macron Warns Against Destabilisation as Turkey Rejects New EU Sanctions over Maritime "Dispute"- FarsNews Agency

French President Emmanuel Macron told EU ministers Friday, addressing the new sanctions against Ankara, that the bloc will not tolerate destabilising actions in its orbit.

La Belgique disposée à envisager des sanctions ciblées de l'UE contre la Turquie - Belga

"Le Conseil européen devrait considérer de nouvelles actions, y compris la possibilité de sanctions ciblées" contre la Turquie, a indiqué mercredi le Premier ministre Alexander De Croo, à la veille d’un sommet des chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’UE qui aborderont notamment les tensions des derniers mois avec le régime de Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

EU to consider making good on sanctions threat against Turkey | One America News Network

(Reuters) – EU foreign ministers will evaluate grounds for sanctions against Turkey over a Mediterranean gas dispute on Monday before the bloc’s leaders decide whether to make good on their threat to impose punitive measures.

Ukraine’s envoy to Contact Group threatens Russia with sanctions - World - TASS

Former Ukrainian President and head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Contact Group for settlement in Donbass Leonid Kravchuk threatened Russia with new sanctions over the situation in the region. In an interview with Ukraine-24 TV channel on Saturday night, he admitted that a year after the Normandy Four summit in Paris, no significant progress has been reached during the negotiations in Minsk, so Kiev will be forced to change tactics.

Greek FM: Turkey’s moves to ease tensions ‘unconvincing’ | Al Arabiya English

Turkey’s recent moves to de-escalate a clash with Greece and Cyprus over east Mediterranean energy reserves are “unconvincing” and European Union leaders need to take action that will prompt Ankara to heed international law, Greece’s foreign minister said on Friday.

EU chief says members to weigh Turkey sanctions | THE DAILY STAR

European Council chief Charles Michel said Friday that Turkey has not de-escalated its stand-off with Greece in response to diplomatic outreach and warned EU member states would now consider sanctions.

Iran rejects Biden's terms for reviving nuclear deal - BBC News

Iran will not accept preconditions from a new Biden administration over its nuclear programme and the US must return to a 2015 deal before talks can take place, its foreign minister says.

US to Rejoin JCPOA for Further Talks If Iran Resumes Compliance With Nuclear Deal, Biden Says - Sputnik International

Joe Biden, the projected US president-elect, confirmed to the New York Times his intention to return the United States to the Iran nuclear deal during his tenure and hold follow-up negotiations if Tehran returns to strict compliance with the agreement.

U.S. accuses China of 'flagrant violation' of North Korea sanctions | One America News Network

(Reuters) -The U.S. State Department on Tuesday accused China of “flagrant violation” of its obligation to enforce international sanctions on North Korea and said Washington would offer rewards of up to $5 million for information about sanctions evasions.

Turkish exploration vessel returns to port ahead of EU summit - hurriyetdailynews

Turkey’s research vessel Oruc Reis has returned to the port of the southern province of Antalya after finishing seismic studies in the eastern Mediterranean, less than two weeks before a European Union summit where the bloc will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara.

Kein Waffenembargo für Türkei – Athen zeigt sich von Berlin enttäuscht - Sputnik Deutschland

Der griechische Außenminister Nikos Dendias hat Berlin vorgeworfen, seiner Führungsrolle in der EU-Ratspräsidentschaft nicht gerecht geworden zu sein.

France says Turkey's 'soothing declarations' not good enough | THE DAILY STAR

France said Sunday it expects Turkey to de-escalate international tension with actions instead of words ahead of an EU decision on possible further sanctions against Ankara.

Berlin: EU to Discuss Potential Sanctions Against Turkey Over Eastern Mediterranean in December - Sputnik International

The EU leaders could discuss potential sanctions against Turkey over its actions in Eastern Mediterranean in December, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Thursday.

EU prepares for standoff over Turkish sanctions | Al Jazeera

European Union leaders face a difficult balancing act over the EU-Turkey relationship, on the eve of a crucial summit.