Indonesia’s U.S. trade deal includes a sanctions clause that could strain its independent foreign policy and Middle East partnerships.
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Washington now negotiates with Tehran because sanctions failed to force capitulation and military force has proven politically inconclusive.
Russia declared U.N. sanctions on Iran “annulled,” splitting the Security Council and creating competing international legal realities.
The U.S. warned Iraq that nominating al-Maliki would trigger a reassessment of ties with “negative” consequences.
U.S. sanctions relief for Syria is conditional, tied to verifiable steps on Iran, ISIS, and minority protections.
Washington warned Iraq of sanctions if Maliki becomes PM, deepening divisions within the Shiite alliance and risking economic collapse.
Sanctions and pledges for Sudan are accelerating on paper, but civilians returning home find no water, electricity, or hospitals.
Iran’s chronic inflation is structural, requiring painful reforms—currency unification and ending monetary financing—to avoid permanent economic decay.
Russia uses gold and Chinese networks to bypass Western sanctions and sustain its war economy.
The U.S. considers military strikes and pressure on Iran to weaken the government, but clear strategic goals remain elusive.