Bangladesh, Feb. 9 -- In a move that has reignited tensions between Washington and the International Criminal Court (ICC), US President Donald Trump has imposed economic and travel sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan. The decision marks the first instance of these sanctions being utilized under an executive order targeting the court for its investigations into alleged war crimes committed by US citizens and allies. On February 6, Trump issued an executive order sanctioning the ICC, underscoring his administrations long-standing opposition to the tribunals authority.

According to two sources briefed on the matter, Khans name was included in an annex to the executive order signed by Trump. While the annex has not yet been made public, a...