Americas

Americas

US preparing sweeping sanctions against ICC

03 October 2026 06:24 (UTC +04:00)

The United States is preparing to impose sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), APA reports, citing The Times.

The new restrictions are expected to target both the Hague-based court and organizations cooperating with it.

Under the proposed measures, suppliers providing goods or services to the ICC, as well as companies working with the court, could risk being placed under US sanctions if they continue such cooperation.

The Times reported that supporters of the court are concerned the measures could severely disrupt the ICC's operations. A European diplomat quoted by the newspaper criticized the planned US steps, saying they would have serious consequences for efforts to prosecute alleged war crimes.

The US administration has previously imposed sanctions related to the ICC. On February 6, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing restrictions against ICC officials and other persons deemed to have supported certain actions by the court.

The US government has accused the ICC of taking illegitimate action against Washington and its allies, including Israel, while the court and its supporters maintain that the ICC acts under its mandate to investigate and prosecute serious international crimes.