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June 30, 2024

Sanctions Intelligence Digest - Jun-30-2024

Harper’s Index: Geopolitical Edition

  1. Number of candidates advancing to the Iranian presidential runoff: 2 Source
  2. Percentage of votes reportedly secured by the leading candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, in Iran's election: just below 50% Source
  3. Number of times "sanctions-busting" was cited at a UN meeting addressing North Korea's recent activities: multiple Source
  4. Days until the expected Iranian presidential election runoff as of June 29, 2024: 6 Source
  5. Predicted short-term economic impact of sanctions on the Moscow Stock Exchange, according to a U.S. investor: Minimal Source
  6. Number of SEC allegations against cryptocurrency giant Binance deemed plausible by a U.S. federal judge: several Source
  7. Votes percentage needed to avoid a runoff in the Iranian presidential election: 50% Source
  8. Number of reformist candidates who qualified for the Iranian runoff: 1 Source
  9. Description given by the Kremlin to the EU’s nominee for chief diplomat: "a rabid Russophobe" Source
  10. Number of years weapons have been traced in Ukrainian attacks as per a UN report: since 2014 Source
  11. Increase in voter turnout expected to benefit reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran's presidential election: significant Source
  12. Alleged source of missile debris in Ukraine according to a UN research expert: North Korea Source
  13. Anticipated consequences of Washington's latest sanctions on Russia as per analysts: unintended Source
  14. Number of candidates with the label "ultraconservative" in the Iranian runoff: 1 Source
  15. Number of days after the June 29 report until the Iranian presidential runoff: 6 Source
  16. Number of candidates who reportedly lead in partial results in the Iranian presidential election: 2 Source

Total Articles: 44

Article Summaries

Iran poised for presidential run-off in tight race

Description: Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during an expected second round next Friday.


Sanctions on Moscow Stock Exchange Will Have Short...

Description: WASHINGTON, June 29 (Sputnik) - Legendary American investor Jim Rogers told Sputnik after the United...


US, allies condemn N.Korea for sanctions-busting a...

Description: Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday over claims Pyongya...


Présidentielle en Iran : vers un second tour entre...

Description: Le deux candidats aux profils opposés sont en tête des résultats partiels publiés ce samedi 29 juin ...


EU’s pick for chief diplomat ‘a rabid Russophobe’ ...

Description: The nominee for the EU’s next top diplomat known for her “Russophobic” stances, the Kremlin said Rea...


U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance P...

Description: A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated ...


US, allies condemn North Korea for sanctions-busti...

Description: UNITED NATIONS: Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday (Ju...


Will Washington’s Latest Sanctions Have Unintended...

Description: I have not paid close attention to the details of the sanctions Washington has imposed on Russia and...


Bulk of SEC Case Against Binance, Zhao Can Proceed...

Description: (Bloomberg) -- The bulk of a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit against Binance, the world’s...


Le réformateur Masoud Pezeshkian en tête du premie...

Description: L’ultraconservateur Saïd Jalili, arrivé deuxième avec 38 % des voix selon des résultats partiels, so...


Iran elections: Runoff to be held July 5 — Interio...

Description: Early counts show hard-liner Saeed Jalili and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian neck-and-neck in Iran's pr...


Reformist, Ultraconservative Qualify For Iran Runo...

Description: Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified ...


Research expert tells UN it has 'irrefutably' esta...

Description: The head of a research organization that has been tracing weapons used in attacks in Ukraine since 2...


Reformist, ultraconservative lead Iran presidentia...

Description: Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili are leading in Iran's presi...


Berlin's shift on China policy is result of Beijin...

Description: Beijing's changing behaviour towards Europe has compelled Berlin to re-evaluate its China policy, a ...


Liberal Zionism and the woke facade of Israeli gen...

Description: ( The New Arab ) - Israel’s ongoing genocide is part of a downward spiral for the Zionist project. I...


US, allies condemn N.Korea for sanctions-busting a...

Description: Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday over claims Pyongya...


Iran presidential election will go to run-off

Description: Iran will hold a run-off presidential election on July 5 as no candidate secured the required 50% of...


Reformist, ultraconservative qualify for Iran runo...

Description: Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified ...


As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks...

Description: The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East C...


Euroskeptic Hungary takes over EU's rotating presi...

Description: On July 1, Hungary, led by EU skeptic Viktor Orban, will take over the bloc's rotating presidency of...


The 10 Boldest Coup Attempts of the 21st Century

Description: The 21st century has seen its fair share of dramatic coup attempts, where groups have made bold move...


Research expert tells UN it has 'irrefutably' esta...

Description: A research expert has told the United Nations Security Council that ballistic missile remnants found...


Khamenei protégé, sole moderate neck and neck in I...

Description: A low-key moderate and a protégé of Iran's supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count in sna...


Reformist, ultraconservative lead Iran presidentia...

Description: Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili are leading in Iran’s presi...


As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks...

Description: The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East C...


Khamenei's protege Jalili edges ahead in tight Ira...

Description: Among more than 10.3 million ballots from Friday's election counted so far, hardline former nuclear ...


Lionel Messi To Miss Argentina-Peru Copa America C...

Description: Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of m...


Iran elections: Initial results indicate likely ru...

Description: Early counts show hard-liner Saeed Jalili and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian neck-and-neck in Iran's pr...


Reformist, ultraconservative lead Iran presidentia...

Description: Iran’s sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili are leading in ...


As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks...

Description: The newly inaugurated Freedom Edge exercise is wrapping up in the East China Sea, having brought tog...


Présidentielle en Iran : un second tour entre le r...

Description: Cette élection présidentielle est suivie avec attention à l’étranger alors que l’Iran, poids lourd d...


Présidentielle en Iran : un second tour entre un c...

Description: Le second tour de l'election presidentielle en Iran devrait opposer Massoud Pezeshkian et Said Jalil...


Valentine Delwart : “Je n’ai jamais considéré que ...

Description: La secrétaire générale du MR prévoit de rembourser 160 000 euros à la commune d’Uccle d’ici à juin 2...


Manifestations, grèves, JO, impact sur la Belgique...

Description: Droits des travailleurs, des personnes étrangères, des femmes : l’arrivée au pouvoir de l’extrême dr...


Khamenei Protege, Sole Moderate Neck And Neck In I...

Description: A low-key moderate and a protege of Iran's supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count in sna...


India Ratings pegs bank credit growth at 15.4% for...

Description: India Ratings has forecasted a 15.4% loan growth for banks in FY25. The rating agency believes a tur...


As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks...

Description: The newly inaugurated Freedom Edge exercise is wrapping up in the East China Sea, having brought tog...


As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks...

Description: The United States concluded its inaugural multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the Eas...


Présidentielle en Iran : vers un second tour entre...

Description: Les candidats réformateur Massoud Pezeshkian et ultraconservateur Saïd Jalili étaient en tête de la ...


How has Hamas kept its strength for so long withou...

Description: It is possible to suggest several explanations for the inability of the mediators to persuade Sinwar...


What to know about Oklahoma's top education offici...

Description: What to know about Oklahoma's top education official ordering Bible instruction in schoolsThe Associ...


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