The wire transfer did not go through.
Me, an American, is attempting to send another American money from one American bank account to another American bank account. And this violates international sanctions?
Sorry but I don't understand why would you use western union to transfer money between two bank accounts both in the US. Use a direct wire, it might not be SEPA but I bet is faster than WU.
Paypal's recommendation for what I can do? "Go find someone else to send your money."
Well, you gave them those rights when you opened your account.
Did you go through all that agreement and read all of it?
Neither did I till the first time I had somewhat of a problem with them but seriously, If I had read it earlier I wouldn't have used them at all, I got headaches counting the possibilities of having my money and account frozen.