U.S. sanctions

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has subscribed to X Premium, despite U.S. sanctions prohibiting dealings with him. His English-language account, boasting 175,000 followers, has been used to post about the U.S., Israel, and Iran conflict. This move raises concerns about X’s adherence to its own policies prohibiting transactions with sanctioned individuals, potentially violating U.S. economic sanctions.

.Gold Reserve Ltd., a Bermuda‑incorporated miner listed on the TSX‑V, has appealed the U.S. District Court’s Nov 29, 2025 order that transferred PDVH (Venezuelan oil) shares to Elliott/Amber Energy. The appeal contests the $2 billion valuation, arguing the court ignored contractual terms, cash‑flow projections, and sanction‑adjusted asset value. Venezuela’s government, PDVSA, and related entities have also sought a stay. The case underscores geopolitical risk, the impact of U.S. sanctions on sovereign assets, and could set a precedent for fair‑value assessments in similar distressed‑asset sales.