The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
According to the information, this step was reported by The Wall Street Journal. Reuters news agency distributed this news.
The International Criminal Court is an independent international judicial body located in The Hague that investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity. The United States is not a member of this court.
Specific details about what sanctions the Trump administration is preparing against the ICC have not yet been published. Official comments have also not been provided.
Previously, US authorities had repeatedly raised the issue of sanctions against International Criminal Court staff. However, no concrete decision was made.
According to Reuters, this news is based on materials from The Wall Street Journal. The full text of the information and its official confirmation are not yet known.
The International Criminal Court was established in 2002 on the basis of the Rome Statute. Its jurisdiction includes genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of aggression.
A number of states, including the US, Israel, China, and Russia, have not joined the Rome Statute. They do not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC.
This step by the Trump administration may cause concern in the international community. However, no official statements have been made yet.
This news was published on September 20, 2026. The source of information is Reuters, and the primary source is The Wall Street Journal.