# Trade Sanctions
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Cracks in the Consensus: The Institutional Revolt Against the EU-Israel Association Agreement
Spain and Italy are leading a major European pivot against Israel, with Madrid proposing the termination of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and Rome suspending key defense ties. This institutional shift, backed by over a million European citizens, threatens the €45 billion trade relationship and signals a fundamental breakdown in the EU-Israel strategic partnership.
Washington’s Global Dragnet: The U.S. Declares Universal Maritime Blockade on Iranian Trade
The U.S. military has expanded its maritime blockade of Iran to a global scale, authorizing the seizure of Iranian-linked cargo, including oil and electronics, in any international waters. Backed by 10,000 troops and 16 warships, the Pentagon has warned it will use force to ensure compliance with these new universal interdiction rules.