# US sanctions the International Criminal Court itself in latest escalation

https://mins.news/en/item/93470

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-09 15:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-itself-in-latest-escalation?traffic_source=rss

> Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court itself, rather than its officials or supporting groups. The Trump administration has vowed an “all of government” effort to dismantle the court. Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan condemned the sanctions and said the ICC’s work would continue.

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