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Monday, August 8, 2026, #146 (6202)

U.S. Sanctions Georgia Crypto Firm Over Alleged Iran Links

The United States has sanctioned a Georgia-registered cryptocurrency company and its owner, accusing them of moving funds for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and helping circumvent U.S. sanctions. (more)

Tskhinvali De Facto Regime Rejects Tbilisi's Position on 2008 War

The Tskhinvali de facto regime has rejected Georgia's statements marking the 18th anniversary of the August 2008 war, saying responsibility for the conflict should be attributed to Georgia as a state and not only to the government of former President Mikheil Saakashvili. (more)

The News in Brief

"Gvaramia Accuses Kobakhidze of 'Treason' Over August 2008 War Remarks" (more)

International News

"Iran Seeks To Call The Shots Over Shipping Through The Strait Of Hormuz" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Georgia's Strategic Reorientation Since 2022

Since 2022-particularly following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine-a dramatic transformation has taken place in Georgia's foreign policy and strategic partnership priorities. (more)
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