An international forum comprised of high-profile scholars have held a tribunal on the attrocities perpetrated by successive US administrations through a range of imperialistic approaches, including draconian sanctions and coercive measures, against various countries across the world.

Unilateral Western sanctions and coercive, and measures hamper the empowerment, growth and prosperity of women, an Iranian official has warned.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nation says unilateral sanctions impede targeted countries’ contributions to global efforts aimed at tackling climate change problems.

The Syrian foreign minister slams Western sanctions.

Syria slams a conference hosted by the EU to raise funds for quake victims as “theatrical,” calling for a complete removal of US and European sanctions on the country.

Tehran has lambasted US' "coercive and unjust unilateral measures" which severely affect health care systems of the world countries, in particular, Iran.

Syria slams the European Union for extending its inhumane sanctions against the nation, saying the move demonstrates the 27-nation bloc’s “partnership” in the war on the Arab country and its “responsibility” for the blood spilled there.