US sanctions Russia, Iran, China, Cuba, North Korea

Key facts

• The US has imposed sanctions on Russia.
• The US has imposed sanctions on Iran.
• The US has imposed sanctions on China.
• The US has imposed sanctions on Cuba.
• The US has imposed sanctions on North Korea.

The United States has a history of utilizing sanctions as a foreign policy tool to exert pressure on countries for various reasons, including human rights abuses, nuclear proliferation, and support for terrorism. These sanctions can impact a nation's economy, trade, and access to international financial systems.