Mitchell Silk becomes first Hasidic Jew to hold senior position in a US administration He was confirmed by the Senate as assistant secretary of the Treasury for International Markets.
Hezbollah supporter sanctioned by US Treasury It is the first set of sanctions since the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 was passed last month.
Obama administration announces new sanctions targets The Obama administration imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals and entities around the world for violating Iran sanctions.
