US sanctions ICC, threatens to dismantle court as tribunal vows to continue mandate

The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of an ongoing campaign by the Trump administration to challenge the tribunal's jurisdiction. The measures, which the U.S. frames as a defense of national sovereignty, have drawn sharp condemnation from the court's leadership. ICC President Tomoko Akane has publicly denounced the sanctions, characterizing the move as an attack on sovereign states and the rule of law. Despite the pressure, the tribunal has vowed to continue its mandate.