The United States imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a top trial lawyer. News organizations reported the news. CNN, NBC News, The Guardian, Reuters, and Al Jazeera all covered the new measures. CNN reported that the action adds to a effort to take apart the court. NBC News labeled the move the recent assault on the court.
The ICC hit back. The court forcefully denounced the new US sanctions targets. Japan also spoke out against the United States over the sanctions. Japan termed the US action unfortunate.