The US State Department confirmed that visa restrictions have been imposed on ten Syrian officials whom Washington says are involved in human rights violations. This information was reported by TASS and subsequently echoed by U.S. officials as part of ongoing accountability measures aimed at individuals linked to abuses inside Syria.
In the accompanying remarks, the spokesperson indicated that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pursuing broader steps to restrict travel and impose sanctions on the Syrian officials and their family members. The measures are described as part of a sustained effort to deter human rights abuses and to pressure the Assad regime to alter its policies and actions.
Earlier, the United States Department of State expanded sanctions in order to reduce the flow of revenue to adversaries and to curb activities connected to Russia’s broader security campaign in Ukraine. A substantial list now includes roughly 250 people and entities designated under the Russia-related sanctions regime, reflecting Washington’s aim to constrain networks that support, finance, or profit from the conflict.
The statement noted that several targets include individuals who evade sanctions and those who provide material support to industries tied to Russia’s energy, metals, and mining sectors. The sanctions are described as comprehensive, designed to disrupt illicit financial flows and to cut off the income streams used to sustain the operations in question.
The foreign policy leadership highlighted that the United States has brought together a coalition of about 50 countries, including all NATO members and the G7, to stand for democracy and stability in Ukraine. The effort emphasizes coordinated international pressure intended to reinforce deterrence and support diplomatic channels seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Earlier statements also mentioned sanctions against certain companies based in the United Arab Emirates as part of a broader, multilateral approach. These actions illustrate the global scope of the measures intended to constrain actors that contribute to the objectives of the sanctioned regimes or entities.