This publication is now archived. What’s the effect of lifting U.N. sanctions on Iraq?The United States and Britain will have temporary authority to sell Iraq’s oil, according to a much-amended resol…

The UN Security Council is debating how to restrict Iran’s nuclear program. Western states seek a firm statement and the threat of eventual sanctions if Iran does not suspend its uranium enrichment w…

Backgrounder: The financial levers Washington is applying to bring about a suspension of Iran’s nuclear program.

As UN Security Council members mull sanctions against Tehran, experts say such a move, even with climbing oil prices, could deal a devastating blow to Iran’s economy.

Despite a spotty record of effectiveness, Western states continue to promote UN sanctions in cases ranging from North Korea to Iran. But the UN Security Council is more divided than ever about implem…