#Sanctions

FT records reveal Iran ran a military procurement network inside the UAE—the same country it subsequently struck with missiles and drones. What this exposes about sanctions architecture.

Iran's economy ministry is drafting a plan to collect shipping fees in bitcoin from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz — a move that reframes sanctions evasion as financial infrastructure.

The US renewed a waiver exempting certain countries from Russian oil sanctions, citing energy price shocks from the Iran war. What does this mean for global energy markets, and who really benefits?

Leaked documents reveal Iran's IRGC secretly acquired Starlink terminals and used them to guide strikes during active combat in March 2026 — exposing a critical blind spot in sanctions enforcement and dual-use tech policy.

Russia is nearing completion of phased weapons, food, and medicine deliveries to Iran. What this means for Middle East stability, energy markets, and the future of Western sanctions.

Iran faces mounting pressure from sanctions, internal unrest, and regional isolation. Could it follow Iraq's path toward state fragility or forced regime change? A PRISM analysis.

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 6 individuals and 2 companies for laundering $800 million in crypto for North Korea's weapons programs. Fake resumes, stolen identities, and DeFi bridges were the tools. Your hiring process may be the vulnerability.

The Trump administration is reviving maximum pressure on Iran, but with Tehran's uranium enrichment near weapons-grade levels, analysts question whether sanctions can still change the calculus.

The 'maximum pressure' strategy that squeezed Venezuela is running into harder walls in Iran. Here's what's different — and what it means for energy markets and global investors.

Iran's conflict leaves a geoeconomic legacy far beyond its borders—reshaping energy markets, sanctions architecture, and regional trade for years to come.

Kharg Island handles over 90% of Iran's oil exports, yet Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign has left it untouched. Here's the uncomfortable logic behind that choice.

The IRGC controls Iran's economy, military, and politics. As nuclear talks resurface and sanctions pressure mounts, understanding the Guards is key to understanding Iran.