Sanctions
Violations of religious freedom persist worldwide
The U.S. has designated governments that violate religious freedom. Find out which nations are not protecting this essential right.
New U.S. restrictions seek to deter China’s abuses
The U.S. is imposing restrictions against Chinese officials and companies for supporting the regime's rights abuses, technology theft and other misconduct.
U.S. sanctions Iranian regime officials involved in kidnapping
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iranian intelligence officials for the kidnapping and years-long detention of American hostage Robert Levinson.
A living wage for health care workers in Venezuela
The legitimate interim government of Venezuela has helped over 62,000 health care workers receive a living wage during the pandemic.
Iran’s Khamenei funds terrorism over COVID-19 aid workers
The Iranian regime chose to spend government funding on its terrorist proxies instead of COVID-19 relief. Read more about the regime's priorities.
U.S. sanctions supporters of Assad’s brutal regime
Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime has killed civilians in numerous Syrian towns. Learn how U.S. sanctions seek to end the violence.
U.S. targets Iranian regime’s global cyberattacks
Hackers working for the Iranian regime have targeted entities worldwide, stealing information and monitoring Iranian citizens.
New U.S. sanctions seek to block Iranian regime’s weapons programs
Iran's regime defies international agreements even as its neighbors advance peace deals. Learn about U.S. efforts to deter the regime's malign behavior.
Dispelling myths about U.S. sanctions on Iran [video]
Learn the truth about U.S. sanctions on the Iranian regime. Food, medicine, and humanitarian aid do not fall under U.S. sanctions.