# ICC condemns new US sanctions as 'flagrant attack' on its independence

The International Criminal Court has denounced the latest US sanctions as a direct assault on its judicial independence. The move escalates Washington's confrontation with the Hague-based tribunal, which has faced measures over its investigations. This threatens the court's ability to hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/19/icc-decries-us-sanctions-president-prosecutor) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:35:03 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/icc-condemns-us-sanctions-as-flagrant-attack-on-courts-independence?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:59:57 +0000