Trump's 'sweeping' ICC sanctions over Netanyahu arrest warrant are imminent: Reports
Trump's 'sweeping' ICC sanctions over Netanyahu arrest warrant are imminent: Reports Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 10:47 Measures expected as early as this week could sever the court from much of the global financial system and disrupt war crimes investigations US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 18 September 2026 (Evan…
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is set to unveil stringent sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) within the next few days, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal. The measures, if enacted, could disrupt the court's operations and severely limit its ability to carry out financial transactions within the US financial system.
The sanctions would target the ICC as an institution, aiming to cut it off from much of the global financial system following previous sanctions imposed on some of its judges and leadership. The proposed restrictions would be in effect after a six to seven-month grace period, potentially preventing the court from conducting transactions in US dollars and limiting its access to critical resources.
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