Turkey Must Choose Between the U.S. and Russia

If Turkey accepts delivery of a Russian S-400 missile system, it will be sanctioned as required by American law. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/opinion/turkey-united-states-f35conflict.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

New U.S. Sanctions Seek to Block Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba

The sanctions, senior administration officials said, could force a “recalibration” of Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba, which has been defending the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/us/politics/trump-sanctions-venezuela-cuba.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Iran Says Trump’s Sanctions Have Frustrated Flood Relief Efforts

Iran said sanctions renewed by Mr. Trump had impeded international aid groups from sending assistance to victims. The State Department denied the accusation. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/world/middleeast/iran-floods-trump-sanctions.html?partner=rss&emc=rss