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Treasury Secretary Bessent Holds a Press Conference to Announce Further Iran Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a news conference in Washington to announce further sanctions against Iran at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 minutes ago

The move mainly targets Iran's oil trade and financial networks, including businesses and banks that help Iran avoid sanctions.

The move mainly targets Iran’s oil trade and financial networks, including businesses and banks that help Iran avoid sanctions.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 12 minutes ago

Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump is asking world leaders to sign on

Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.

NBC News - Entertainment - 26 minutes ago

Fresh sanctions against Iran are, so far, just a threat

In a ‘warning shot,’ the treasury secretary unveiled a sweeping economic pressure campaign that includes Iranian trading partners.

NBC News - Entertainment - 26 minutes ago

Iran's rial currency plunges to record low as citizens try to cash out while US pushes new sanctions

The continued plunge during nearly six months of war has led Iranians in Tehran to sprint for the exchange markets in hopes of getting US bills before their rial falls even further.

New York Post - World - 27 minutes ago

LIVE - US vows to cut every 'economic lifeline' of Iran - 2h ago - 11 - m read

US prepares new Iran sanctions as Tehran threatens Gulf oil and pushes regional security, trade bloc to bypass American pressure in the Strait of Hormuz

Gulf News - Top Stories - 35 minutes ago

'Economic asphyxiation': US unveils sweeping new sanctions campaign in attempt to isolate Iran

The US' latest move comes six months into a war with Iran that has left peace talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz blocked.

SBS - World - 43 minutes ago

US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll

Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 44 minutes ago

US not ruling out resuming military action against Iran, Hegseth says

Iran's head of national security warned that any country supporting U.S. sanctions against Tehran would be considered an "act of war."

Fox News - Top Stories - 48 minutes ago

Netanyahu congratulates Trump on expanded Iran sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 58 minutes ago

'Tighten the noose' Trump unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran as Bessent warns nations not to do business

The Trump admin aims to choke off revenue streams to the Iranian regime by pressuring secondary countries to stop doing oil, energy and business deals with Tehran.

New York Post - World - 59 minutes ago

Tehran 'fully prepared' for sanctions as US threatens to 'tighten the noose' and Hegseth says US strikes possible against Iran

Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump unleashes swathe sanctions on Iran 'enablers'

The US Treasury Secretary did not name the targets of 'Operation Economic Outcast' or offer a timeline for implementation

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

U.S. warns countries to cut economic ties with Iran or face retaliation

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns countries doing business with Iran to sever financial ties or face retaliation from the U.S.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

The Iran war is pushing global trade toward a risky new frontier: The Arctic

A container ship set sail from South Korea on Saturday on a voyage that will take it along a daring new route for commercial shipping from Asia to Europe.

NBC News - Business - 1 hour ago

House Democrats demand Trump admin provide full accounting of Iran war costs

“Americans did not ask for this war, and they cannot afford it,” reads the letter sent to President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

NBC News - Politics - 1 hour ago

To further isolate Iran's economy, U.S. rolls out 'D-Day' sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the measures as the opening of an all-out financial assault on the Iranian government and its trade partners.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

U.S. must be 'very, very careful' about Iran sanctions that target Beijing: Former Amb. to China

NBC News correspondents Monica Alba, Brian Cheung and Matt Bradley discuss Secretary Bessent’s new threat of Iran secondary sanctions as President Trump escalates his trade war with Canada. Former U.S. Ambassador to China and former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke join Meet the Press NOW to analyze the broader implications.

NBC News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Iran-US war latest: Tehran prepared for sanctions as US threatens to 'tighten noose'

Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war

Independent UK - Politics - 1 hour ago

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran on 'economic D Day' | Morning News Bulletin 5 August 2026

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran on 'economic D Day'; The Netherlands withdraws from next year's Eurovision Song Contest; and in football, an African legend of the game throws his support behind FIFA's embattled president

SBS - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

'Tighten the noose' -- Trump unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran as Bessent warns nations not to do business

The Trump admin aims to choke off revenue streams to the Iranian regime by pressuring secondary countries to stop doing oil, energy and business deals with Tehran.

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'The U.S. is not interested in building a real North American economic partnership': LeBlanc -- Opens in new window

Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Internal Trade of Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the Canada-U.S. trade talks falling apart.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Washington demands global cutoff of Iranian networks with latest effort

Under "Operation Economic Outcast," Scott Bessent announces aggressive sanctions targeting Iran's technology, gold and shipping sectors in a push to sever Tehran's global financial lifelines.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US aims for 'economic asphyxiation' of Iranian regime with new wave of secondary sanctions

Under "Operation Economic Outcast," Scott Bessent announces aggressive sanctions targeting Iran's technology, gold and shipping sectors in a push to sever Tehran's global financial lifelines.

Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago

Bessent unveils 'Operation Economic Outcast,' rolling out new sanctions to 'cripple' Iran

United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent unveiled "Operation Economic Outcast," an economic campaign aiming to cripple and isolate Iran from the international community.

One America News Network - US News - 2 hours ago

War on Iran: US prepares to launch major financial offensive against Iran

The US is scheduled to unveil what the Treasury calls its toughest-ever sanctions on Iran. The measures are expected to target not just Tehran, but countries and companies that continue trading with it. Iran has threatened to seize ships and disrupt oil shipments if the pressure continues. Nick Harper has more from Was

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — People in Iran are bracing for a new round of U.S. sanctions aimed at further isolating the country and increasing pressure on its battered economy. Washington also warned …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 hours ago

Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says

Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.

Fox News - World - 2 hours ago

Trump unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran as Bessent warns nations not to do business

The Trump admin aims to choke off revenue streams to the Iranian regime by pressuring secondary countries to stop doing oil, energy and business deals with Tehran.

New York Post - Politics - 2 hours ago

Bessent Unveils New Round of Iran Sanctions, Warns China on Iran Ties

There may be ramifications if Beijing and other nations do not cut ties with Iran, Scott Bessent said.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 hours ago

Dollar higher after Iran sanctions, loonie drops after US announces tariff increases

NEW YORK, Aug 24 : The U.S. dollar advanced on Monday, coming off its third weekly decline in four that sent the greenback to three-month lows after President Donald Trump's administration announced an expansion of sanctions on Iran and separate tariffs on goods from Canada.The greenback extended gains after

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 2 hours ago

Trump Admin Launches 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions on Iran: Key Actions

Trump launches "Economic D-Day" against Iran, targeting oil, shipping, crypto and foreign partners with sweeping new sanctions.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Scott Bessent: We are targeting Iran's most vital lifelines

Fox News contributor Robert Wolf and former Trump senior economist Steve Moore discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of new sanctions targeting entities facilitating money laundering for Iran on 'America Reports.'

Fox News - World - 3 hours ago

Netanyahu says Iran tried to murder his son in a plot he calls 'unbelievable'

Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

US unveils 'economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran, cut its revenues

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged on Monday to crush Iran's economy as he gave a live address on a new pressure campaign against Tehran...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Bessent announces 'Economic Outcast' operation against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a series of measures to deter firms and countries from aiding Iran’s illegal financial networks.

Fox News - World - 3 hours ago

US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

The move mainly targets Iran’s oil trade and financial networks, including businesses and banks that help Iran avoid sanctions.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 hours ago

U.S. trade war sparks economic concern in Canada

A re-escalation in Canada's trade war with the United States could have implications for economic growth and consumer prices. University of Calgary economics professor Trevor Tombe says renewed uncertainty could be the biggest consequence.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

House Democrats demand Iran war costs

“Americans did not ask for this war, and they cannot afford it,” reads the letter sent to President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Iran's Currency Hits Record Low as U.S. Rolls Out 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions

Iran’s currency, the rial, hits a record low over 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as the Trump administration prepares new sanctions.

Breitbart - World - 4 hours ago

Bessent announces "economic D-Day" sanction plan -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an "economic onslaught" against Iran in the latest U.S. effort to put pressure on the Iranian regime. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Javier David and Courtney Kealy have more.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an "economic onslaught" against Iran in the latest U.S. effort to put pressure on the Iranian regime. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Javier David and Courtney Kealy have more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

US to impose new Iran sanctions on tech, gold, aviation, shipping

Washington: The United States on Monday vastly expanded the sectors of the Iranian economy it is targeting with secondary sanctions, bringing five new...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt

The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Bessent says new U.S. sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that new U.S. sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran and told nations to cut economic ties to Tehran or face retaliation.

CTV News - World - 4 hours ago

Bessent threatens new Iran sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to cooperate

Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

US announces new sanctions against Iran, Trump asks allies to join

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Oil slips ahead of US announcement of new sanctions on Iran

NEW YORK, Aug 24 : Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and awaited details of expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran, which could further disrupt supplies from the Middle East.Brent crude futures were down $1.71, or 1.81 per cent, to $92.69 at 12:48 p.m. E

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 hours ago

Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant

No risk to wider energy system, government tells The Reg

Register UK - Technology - 5 hours ago

Iran's rial plunges to fresh low as more US sanctions loom

Iranian rial plunged to a record low on Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions that it said would put more pressure on a fragile economy...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US 'entering the endgame' with Iran as economy targeted

The U.S. readies new sanctions against the Iranian regime. Fox News' Trey Yingst reports the latest on the conflict and Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane and U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker provide their expert analysis.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Iran-linked hackers blamed for UK power plant cyberattack

Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett reports on an Iranian-linked cyberattack that shut down a United Kingdom energy facility.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war

Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Sanctions against Iran will be 'single greatest financial offensive ever' Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the crushing “economic D-Day” sanctions being unleashed against Iran on Monday will be “the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled...

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

US Cancels Military Drill With South Korea After Citing Iran War Constraints, Seoul Says

The move came days after Trump criticized the South Korean government for not aiding the United States in the Middle East.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Stocks mostly down amid trade clash, US-Iran tensions

New York: Wall Street stocks were mostly lower early Monday as markets assessed the breakdown of US Canada trade talks and awaited details of Washingt...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 7 hours ago

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump says Iran 'completely collapsing' as US readies new sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Aug. 24 that Iran was “totally collapsing,” repeating his claims that military and economic pressure had severely weakened Tehran.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 8 hours ago

'Hands not tied': Iran vows harsh response to looming US sanctions

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned Monday that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees...

Daily Sabah - World - 9 hours ago

Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news

Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran will respond harshly to expanded sanctions. This comes …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 9 hours ago

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary -- Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

BBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

Sanctions didn't break Iran. They hardened it

Tehran was denied a decade of growth, and given in exchange a tolerance for punishment that few open economies possess

Middle East Eye - US News - 10 hours ago

Bessent Warns 'Economic D-Day' Awaits Recalcitrant Iran

"The single greatest financial offensive ever" awaits Iran as the U.S.-Israel war with the totalitarian Islamic regime enters its "endgame," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned.

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

Trump pivots to North Korea amid Iran war struggles

Experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who is in a stronger position than when he last met Trump in 2019, won’t negotiate unless the U.S. accepts the North as a nuclear power.

NBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Trump's 'economic D-Day': Who gets hit harder in Iran? -- m read

Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ tightens sanctions on Iran, collapsing the rial and driving inflation, as ordinary Iranians struggle with soaring prices and medicine shortages.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know

Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.

Aljazeera - US News - 11 hours ago

Trump's 'Economic D-Day' for Iran arrives in bid to break deadlock

The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle

Independent UK - US News - 11 hours ago

South Korea says US cancels joint marine drill over Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 12 hours ago

US threat of 'economic D-Day' for Iran tests Trump's China detente

Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

In Iran, spiraling health costs force people to delay care

A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 13 hours ago

Iran's Rial Slump Sets Stage for Donald Trump's Economic 'D-Day'

Iran's record-low rial gives Trump's sanctions a weakened target, but enforcement abroad will decide how hard they bite.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Iran's rial currency hits a new record low of 2 million to the dollar in morning trading

Iran's rial currency hits a new record low of 2 million to the dollar in morning trading.

Bay to Bay News - World - 13 hours ago

Pakistan's army chief back in Iran: Can he break peace talks deadlock?

Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Oil Prices Drop Ahead of New US Sanctions on Iran

The decline came ahead of an Aug. 24 press conference by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

US to unveil 'economic D-Day' against Iran with toughest sanctions yet

The United States is set to unveil the “greatest financial offensive” against Iran in pursuit of Economic D-Day campaign. According to the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X,...

International The News - World - 16 hours ago

Iran calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure - President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day." 21/08/2026

President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day."

Euronews - World - 16 hours ago

Bessent Says 'Economic D-Day' Coming for Iran as US Works to Sever Economic Lifelines

‘We are now entering the endgame,’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post.

Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago

Iran live: Tehran vows retaliation as Trump's economic D-Day arrives

Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war

Independent UK - World - 18 hours ago

Iran faces massive new triple-threat as Hormuz begins to open, cash gets tight and pols call to end the war

The US and its allies have put a triple lock on Iran by weakening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, hindering its trade and economic growth, and stoking division among its top leaders desperate to...

New York Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Iran warns of Hormuz ship seizures ahead of Bessent's planned sanctions push

The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.

CNBC - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

U.S vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran calls sanctions an 'act of war'

U.S. memorandum is best path to ending war, says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

The Globe and Mail - World - 20 hours ago

Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?

The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.

Aljazeera - US News - 23 hours ago

Trump is winning the Iran war— stay the course

Iranian inflation was already running over 90% amid mass unemployment and other crises, leaving the regime increasingly unable to pay its regular army.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat

Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the "toughest" in history.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Iran's president says U.S. memorandum is best path out of war

Iran's president has defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way to end the six-month-old war.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

United States to unveil 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran

Economy already under enormous pressure from international restrictions, while infrastructure bombed repeatedly

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Pence warns Trump he'll have to 'go in and finish the job' in Iran

Pence, a stalwart Iran hawk, implies that further military action will be required to ‘finish the job’ as war stretches to six month anniversary

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Qatar's U19 handball team defeat Iran in Asian Championship

Amman: The Qatar U 19 handball team continued their winning run at the 11th Asian Men s Youth Handball Championship, underway in Amman, through August...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 day ago

Defunct MoU Has A Key Iranian Backer. Pezeshkian Floats 'Neither War Nor Peace' Scenario.

The US and Iran had agreed on a deal in June to pave the way for an end to the conflict. The broader terms of a peace deal were to be chalked out in 60 days. The 60-day period has ended but there has been no significant progress in backchannel negotiations as the US and Iran failed to reach a

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iranian Defense Ministry / Anadolu via Getty Images

Iran said Pakistan’s army chief would visit Tehran on Monday as part of efforts to restore peace and security in the region but gave few details.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Iran announces massive gas discovery amid war disruptions

Iran has announced on Sunday it has discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic ​feet (212.4 billion cubic meters) of gas in a field ⁠in the south ⁠of its...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph

The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says

Attack appears to be the latest escalation after London allowed Washington to use British bases in 'defensive operations' against Iran

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine drone strikes target second Russian retail giant, seeking to deepen economic chaos

Russia will respond to Kyiv’s attacks with escalated strikes on “sensitive economic ​sectors” in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Iran's Pezeshkian defends MoU with US as best path to end war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best path for the country to move beyond what he...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Key US-Iran conduit Pakistan's Asim Munir to visit Tehran Monday

Pakistan's military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, a key conduit in U.S.-Iran negotiations, is set to visit Tehran Monday, Iran's Foreign...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Trump's economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across the gulf

President Trump is betting ramped-up economic pressure against Iran’s trading partners can finally force Tehran to accept a peace deal on U.S. terms. But, as with similar efforts before, Iran may be impervious to such pressure.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Iran Hacked and Shut Down a British Power Plant for Days: Report

Iran reportedly hacked into a British power plant and shut it down for multiple days in a deeply concerning demonstration of power.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Why Trump is seeking a new summit with an emboldened Kim Jong Un amid Iran war struggles

Experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who is in a stronger position than when he last met Trump in 2019, won’t negotiate unless the U.S. accepts the North as a nuclear power.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine and Iran Wars Expose the Flaws in Nuclear Deterrence | Opinion

Kyiv and Tehran's attacks on their nuclear-armed opponents have yet again shown that deterrence is a failure.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic war'

Iran has said nations joining US economic sanctions against it would be considered enemies. Earlier this week, President Trump had announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation" against Tehran.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against joining U.S. in its economic pressure campaign

The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

New U.S. tariffs an 'economic attack' on B.C., Canada: Eby

B.C. Premier David Eby said the White House has revealed the 'true nature' of what it wants from Canada following the breakdown of trade talks and the implementation of new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods. Eby said the proposed U.S. terms would 'reduce us to the economic equivalent of the 51st state.'

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

China's Sad Economic Review

An August roundup of official economic figures paints a sad picture of China’s once enviable economy—hardly a surprise.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Qatar U19 handball team to face Iran in Asian Championship

Amman: Qatar s U19 handball team will face Iran on Sunday in the third round of Group B at the Asian Men s U19 Handball Championship, held in Amman, J...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 2 days ago

US Sanctions Threat: Behind Iran's Fresh Rallying Cry Against 'Same Bull'

Iran is trying to rally international opinion against what it sees as the perceived discriminatory tariffs and sanctions regime, backed to the hilt by the Trump administration, as a tool to spur a rallying cry against US actions globally. Tehran hopes that such a step would, in effect, put the US

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump's 'peacemaker' promise faces growing test as Iran war drags on

With the Iran war now locked in a costly standoff and conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

US, Iran trade threats as Washington prepares new sanctions

The United States and Iran traded defiant messages ahead of Monday’s expected announcement of new U.S. economic sanctions targeting Iran and potentially...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran slams 'extraterritorial sovereignty'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the proposed economic measures will likely negate the need for major U.S. military operations.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

U.S. and Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. ET on Monday amid promises to reveal “the toughest sanctions in history“ on Iran while also urging China to cooperate with Washington.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Chinese Buyers of Iranian Oil Face Even Tougher US Sanctions

China buys about 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports, and Chinese refiners and financial intermediaries are already feeling the squeeze.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Donald Trump's Economic War Pushes Iran Toward a Dangerous Limit

An Iranian expert told Newsweek "if the economic situation becomes truly critical," the answer may be "major" military escalation.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Oman, Iran seek deal to safeguard shipping through Hormuz Strait

Oman and Iran on Friday discussed mounting challenges to navigation through the strategic Hormuz Strait, calling for 'practical understandings' to ensure...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

757 US Service Members Wounded Since Iran War Started: Pentagon

A new update to the Department of War’s Defense Casualty Analysis System shows that 60 service members were injured over the past nine days or so.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea

Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Israel, Syria, Gaza, and Iran to Sudan, Ukraine, Korea, US tariffs, and Trump’s military agenda.

The Nation - World - 3 days ago

Iran Vows Devastating Responses Amid Talk of New US Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that new economic actions against Iran would be coming next week.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Pentagon adds 60 wounded to Iran war casualty count

Further American service members wounded in the Iran war were added to the Pentagon’s count of military casualties, bringing the total number to 775.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 3 days ago

U.S. Military Says It Has Helped Transport Hundreds Of Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite Iran's Blockade

A Central Command spokesperson said "multiple routes remain free and open for commercial transit."

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Top Iranian Official Appears To Acknowledge The Impact Of U.S. Economic Pressure: 'No Matter How Much Military Power We Have'

"If people are hungry and we don't have financial circulation, economic growth and domestic production, we will not endure," said Parliament Speaker Mohammed Ghalibaf.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

'Bloodline punishment': Iranian family faces ongoing punitive ICE detention

Three relatives of a former Iranian politician have been held in indefinite detention for over 130 days

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

BBC News - US News - 3 days ago

The U.S. Is Doubling Down On Economic Pressure Against Iran. Tehran Vows 'Devastating Response' To Threats.

President Donald Trump said this week the U.S. will carry out an "economic D-Day" against Iran.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Iran promises to resist interference by foreign 'enemies' as Trump threatens new sanctions

US Treasury vows 'toughest sanctions in history' in hopes of collapsing Islamic Republic

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

JD Vance says economic pressure is best way to achieve objectives in Iran

Vance said "what has been true over the last couple of weeks is they felt a lot more pressure than we have."

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Iran turns to Iraq, vows to withstand 'toughest' US sanctions

Iran vowed Friday to strengthen its economy and withstand what it called “unjust sanctions,” a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran - Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels. 19/08/2026

Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says - The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further rise in death penalties in the Islamic Republic in recent years. 19/08/2026

The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further rise in death penalties in the Islamic Republic in recent years.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war "continues to impact prices here at home".

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

BBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Bessent: US to Impose 'Toughest Sanctions in History' on Iran

The Treasury secretary said more details of the plan will be announced on Aug. 24 and urged America’s allies to join the United States.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Fears, US Escalates Pressure on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, with conflicting claims over its status.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 days ago

Trump Declares 'Economic D-Day,' Threatens Sanctions for Dealing with Iran

President Donald Trump declared all-out economic warfare against the Iranian regime in a social media post Wednesday.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Trump is running out of cards to play against Iran

The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle

Independent UK - World - 4 days ago

US says will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran

The U.S. will impose 'the toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Bessent: Plan to target Iran's economy means U.S. likely won't restart combat

Bessent and President Donald Trump unveiled the economic operation nearly six months into the Iran war, which continues without a clear end in sight.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

US vows to 'collapse' Iran with new sanctions as energy prices spike

Soaring commodity and shipping prices underscore the risks of inflation as US readies 'economic D-Day'

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

Contributor: The wealth tax debate exposes the economic ignorance of politicians

Passing Prop 40 would incentivize founders to cash out rather than grow their businesses, hire more people and create more tax revenue.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure

Bessent and President Donald Trump unveiled the economic operation nearly six months into the Iran war, which continues without a clear end in sight.

CNBC - World - 4 days ago

Tehran adviser disputes Trump's claim that Iran's economy is collapsing

Iran's economy is deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions, but far from unraveling, a former adviser to Iran's central bank told CNBC.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Imagined by Iranians amid war, made by artists in L.A.: How a powerful show was born

"To Share a Stomach" at the Brick features works envisioned by 25 Iranian artists that were fabricated with varying degrees of collaboration by 24 counterparts in the U.S.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' for Iran, threatens its backers

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Explainer: Have European countries been involved in the US-Israeli war on Iran?

From the UK's Diego Garcia to Bulgaria's airfields, dozens of European bases have supported US operations against Iran, even as some leaders publicly kept their distance from the war

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

$30K US dead or alive: Iran's new bounty on U.S. soldiers | About That

Iran is offering a $30,000 US bounty to any Iranian who can capture or kill American soldiers. Andrew Chang breaks down why the timing of the announcement matters, its propaganda value, and how realistic it actually is. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

CBC News - World - 4 days ago

So About That Iranian Cyberattack on Our Water Supply -- Scott Pilutik

It's only the most essential component of human life.

Slate - Politics - 4 days ago

United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

The UAE suspended trade with Iran after renewed missile fire, further isolating Tehran amid escalating conflict and economic pressure.

One America News Network - Business - 5 days ago

Iran Again Targeted The UAE With Missiles. Abu Dhabi Now Suspended Trade With Tehran.

Both missiles failed to cause any damage or casualties, but marked a return to active conflict after more than three months.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Iran targets UAE with two missiles, prompting first alert in months - Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May. 18/08/2026

Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties

Tehran's armed forces chief says 'any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation' in war

Middle East Eye - US News - 5 days ago

Iran calls on Gulf countries to stop aiding US amid UAE fallout

Iran's armed forces warned Gulf neighbors Wednesday not to assist the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates said it was cutting economic...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Trump labels Strait of Hormuz 'US territory' as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations

Tehran says the waterway will remain closed until Washington lifts its blockade and fulfils an interim agreement

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

France accuses Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penalty - After a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.' 13/08/2026

After a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

US–Iran conflict enters phase of political attrition -- m read

As the US–Iran conflict shifts to political attrition, Washington and Tehran trade pressure, sanctions and diplomacy in a prolonged struggle for leverage.

Gulf News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS as war with U.S. drags on

Iran’s central bank chief said Thursday that the country is set to join the BRICS New Development Bank.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Make AI adoption Britain's national economic priority, says CBI

The Confederation of British Industry has called on the Government to make the next 10 years Britain’s ‘adoption decade’.

Evening Standard - Business - 6 days ago

US-Iran peace prospects dim as Trump rejects truce extension

Trump told Fox News in a phone interview that a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports is putting pressure on the country and he has no timeline for resolving the conflict.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing American soldiers

ALBAWABA - Iranian army chief Amir Hatami announced a bounty of $30,000 for anyone who captures or kills American soldier."Anyone who kills or captures

Albawaba - World - 7 days ago

Iran claims 4 citizens detained by Kuwait, their fate is unknown

ALBAWABA - The Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) accused Kuwait in a statement on Sunday of detaining four citizens, claiming that their faith is unkn

Albawaba - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Who is 'Death car driver'? Iran hangs Shahram Sadeghi

ALBAWABA - For the last couple of hours, activists and human rights groups have been circulating the name "Shahram Sadeghi," a man who was hanged by the

Albawaba - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Due to "Secret Meeting": Iran detains two French diplomats

ALBAWABA - Iranian police have arrested two French diplomats in a national security operation, sources said, adding they were caught at the scene of a “

Albawaba - World - 9 days ago

Iran claims 'trillion-dollar damage' as Gulf oil spills spread - Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline. 14/08/2026

Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

How Iran and Ukraine are strategically sinking their rivals at sea

Through a combination of tactics, both countries have managed to keep superior fleets at bay, dealing significant blows to the US and Russia

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

The US-Iran Standoff Over Hormus, the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Alliance, a West Bank Community Besieged by Israeli Settlers—and More

Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from extreme heat, Iran, and Gaza to Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, Colombia, and shifting regional alliances.

The Nation - World - 10 days ago

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies' Iran has kept control of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on 28 February, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway. 13/08/2026

Iran has kept control of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on 28 February, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Who is Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's new security chief wanted by Interpol? Mohsen Rezaei is one of the Islamic Republic's founding military figures, a four-time failed presidential candidate and the subject of an Interpol Red Notice over the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. Here is what we know about Iran's new security council chief. 13/08/2026

Mohsen Rezaei is one of the Islamic Republic's founding military figures, a four-time failed presidential candidate and the subject of an Interpol Red Notice over the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. Here is what we know about Iran's new security council chief.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait - Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February. 12/08/2026

Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt

The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

Iran is not anti-imperialist. It is a state calculating survival

Regardless of its current hostile rhetoric, the Islamic Republic will likely reach a settlement with the US and Israel.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 12 days ago

The war on Iran cracked the US-led regional order. The Mecca pact could deal the final blow

The new alliance is no Sunni 'Islamic Nato' against Iran, but could lay the foundation for an independent security framework that eventually draws in Tehran, Cairo and beyond

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Trump's Iran Disaster Is Making All His Cronies Look Like Fools

Two foreign-policy camps are claiming Trump for themselves, while the Middle East fiasco humiliates every single one of them.

The Nation - Top Stories - 12 days ago

How Iran adapted its attacks as US munitions dwindled

The Iranian strikes that killed three American soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 12 days ago

Trump cancels planned attack on Iran after reaching tentative agreement

The U.S. president said Iran and its regional neighbors asked the U.S. to hold off on attacks after 'the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to.'

CNBC - World - 18 days ago

BP slammed as profits more than double during Iran war

Campaigners have also accused BP of ‘profiteering’ from a ‘climate crisis’

Independent UK - Business - 20 days ago

Oil slides as Trump delays Iran strikes, signals peace talks

West Texas Intermediate crude dropped over 6% Monday as Trump signaled a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments.

Fox News - Business - 21 days ago

American Embassies warn of travel risk amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

CNBC - World - 22 days ago

G20 and Uzbekistan: Investment, industry and trade in a new economic reality

Uzbekistan is entering a period in which domestic transformation is becoming increasingly interconnected with global economic processes. The country h...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 22 days ago

Iran targets U.S. assets in Kuwait after Egypt suffers first drone attack

Iran's army said it launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

CNBC - World - 23 days ago

Trump running out of options to fix inflation, economic woes before election, experts say

The economic pain many Americans feel after years of stagnant wages and steep inflation is unlikely to lift before the November elections, and could be a major liability for Republicans, according to experts.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 25 days ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 25 days ago

War on Iran: What is Tehran's 'shadow fleet' really and how does it work?

US oil sanctions have forced the Islamic Republic to use ageing tanker vessels to sell its most valuable export to China and elsewhere

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Confused by Trump's Zigs and Zags Over Iran? Read His 'Art of the Deal'

By <a href="/tag/richard-pollock">Richard Pollock</a> July 27, 2026 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 28 days ago

Oil Prices Fall After US, Iran Pause Attacks

Brent crude futures declined 5.05 percent to $91.89 a barrel on Monday.

Epoch Times - Business - 28 days ago

Saudi military strikes Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters, as fighting in a second front in the Iran war escalates.

CNBC - World - 29 days ago

Gas Prices Top $4 Per Gallon as US–Iran Conflict Disrupts Hormuz Shipping

Brent crude prices briefly climbed above $91 per barrel before retreating on renewed diplomatic hopes.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

LARRY KUDLOW: America's Central Command, not Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz

Stock markets are no longer dancing to the Iranian oil threat tune

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Washington also targeting Beijing in its attack against an Iranian bridge

A strategic rail link in Golestan is among the targets of the latest US raids in Iran, threatening Tehran's ability to move goods, fuel, equipment, and strategic materials along its northern corridor. This could have possible "regional consequences" involving Russia and China, as well as increase the weight of sanctions.

AsiaNews.it - Top Stories - 1 month ago

US LNG exporter cashes in on Iran war

The second-largest US LNG exporter, Venture Global, has seen liquefaction fees jump 69% as the Iran ar squeezed global supplies and boosted prices, according to a regulatory filing

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Trump orders strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of committing ‘major’ violations of the initial ceasefire deal

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

Oil prices fall after Trump says U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar are going well

Oil prices were lower on Wednesday after Iran said it would not meet with U.S. delegates for talks in Qatar, amplifying concern about the peace process.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Brent posts biggest monthly decline since 2020 as traders track U.S.-Iran talks

The moves come as oil traders monitor the prospect for U.S.-Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

US-Iran peace deal: Six things we learned

The deal - intended to end the war between Israel, the US and Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz - may still face issues

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed hours after Vance trip cancelled

A White House spokesperson said that the "logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable."

SBS - Politics - 2 months ago

War on Iran: How the Gulf stepped in to clean up America's mess

As Trump waged a war he could not end, Gulf states closed ranks, revived diplomacy with Tehran and prevented a wider regional crisis

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

FTSE 100 jumps as Starmer hails 'very significant' step on Iran peace

Cost of oil falls after months of economic chaos caused by the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

Trump announces peace deal with Iran could be reached on Sunday

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to support with peace efforts

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

How many times has Trump declared an Iran deal is 'close' — and what does it mean?

The US president has said a peace deal could be imminent on dozens of occasions. What's behind it?

SBS - Politics - 2 months ago

Trump urges Israel and Iran to 'immediately stop shooting'

Israel Defence Forces says it struck military targets ‘belonging to the Iranian terror regime’ in response to Iranian missiles

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

OECD warns of global slowdown as Iran war stymies economic growth prospects

The OECD has cut its global growth outlook, warning of lasting damage caused by the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 2 months ago

Oil plunges below $100 on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Paris, France: Oil prices dropped back below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rallied as investors raised expectations of a reopening of the...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Trump's Iran Strategy Has Reached a Dead End – and China's Xi Knows It

The White House Hoped Sanctions and Military Pressure Would Force Tehran to Yield. Instead, Trump Heads Into Talks With Xi Jinping Short on Bargaining Chips and Dependent on Chinese Mediation

Haaretz - World - 3 months ago

Nepal becomes South Asia's priciest place to fill a tank as US war on Iran rattles the pump

Rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing war in West Asia are already affecting consumers in Nepal and expected to drive up costs of food, transport, and household essentials soon.

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

American and Israeli flags burnt in Iran following ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has agreed to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks, while Tehran said it would permit 'safe passage' through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Trump claims 'complete victory' in Sky News call after US and Iran agree ceasefire

Donald Trump has announced an 11th-hour ceasefire after he warned a "whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to a deal. The US and Iran say negotiations to end the war will take place during the two-week pause and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Trump speaks to Sky News - after negotiations around Iran's 'wildly undeliverable demands'

Sky's Mark Stone spoke to the US President on the phone after he announced an 11th-hour ceasefire in Iran.

Sky News - World - 4 months ago

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Iran ceasefire: Victory or humiliation for the US?

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Sky News - Top Stories - 4 months ago

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

The new generation of IRGC content creators is younger, quicker, and less afraid of the U.S.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 4 months ago

What we know about the F-15 pilot rescued from Iran mountain

While a second crew member was located shortly after the crash, Sky News understands that the airman was left stranded in rural Iran, and was rescued on Sunday.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Foreign secretary condemns Iranian 'recklessness'

Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned “Iranian recklessness” for “hitting global economic security” in talks with a coalition of countries aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Sky News - Politics - 4 months ago

How are markets reacting to the Iran war?

Oil prices are 'not buying into the framing that peace talks are going on and they are buying into the prospect of the war continuing', Sky's Wilf Frost says.

Sky News - Business - 4 months ago

Why war in Iran will push up UK food prices

Soaring fertiliser and gas prices - caused by the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East - will soon be felt by UK consumers as food inflation.

Sky News - Business - 4 months ago

Every time Trump has attacked Starmer over the Iran war - as PM vows to not back down

The prime minister has told Sky News he will not "buckle under pressure" nor "get dragged into the war", despite repeated criticism from the White House.

Sky News - Politics - 4 months ago

Tehran has responded to attacks with speed and strategy - Iranians are bracing for a long war

Iran seems to have been waiting for this war for years. Its leadership is hydra-headed, programmed to replace itself. It has so far proven surprisingly capable of responding to attacks with speed and strategy despite its enemies' claims it has been decapitated.

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency

The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic.

New York Magazine - Business - 5 months ago

Why Iran Is Winning the Slop War

The most prominent AI fantasies about the war on social media exaggerate the destruction and conjure visions of America’s failure.

New York Magazine - Technology - 5 months ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Iran war has a second front — and it's quietly threatening the world's chip supply

Analysts warn that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for long, the war’s economic damage won’t be confined to energy markets alone, but will ripple through other industries as well that depends on the chips that power the modern world.

First Post - Technology - 5 months ago

Iran War: Trump Rejects Zelensky's Drone Help, Warns NATO over Hormuz Coalition | Firstpost America

Since Donald Trump authorized joint US strikes with Israel against Iran, his messaging has appeared inconsistent, swinging between confident claims of imminent victory and contradictory statements about the war’s progress. While bombing continues and Iran retaliates, global concern is rising. European leaders including Pedro Sanchez, Emmanuel Macron, and Giorgia Meloni have urged restraint and civilian protection.

First Post - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

Heightened Security At This Year's Oscars Amid War In Iran

The Oscars red carpet has been rolled out in preparation for Sunday's ceremony.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 5 months ago

President Trump's Elaborate Secret Plan To Attack Iran

030226_trump_ww_plan_webPresident Donald Trump was at the center of an elaborate ploy to trick Iran's leaders into thinking that no attack was imminent. The day of deception began Friday as Trump left the White House for a rally in Texas.

Inside Edition - Politics - 5 months ago

The table tennis players planting trees to fight drought in Iran

As the country faces drought and ecological strain, a small Iranian sports association shows how community action can turn sports into environmental responsibility.

Global Voices - Sports - 7 months ago

A colonial reckoning: How Israel's war on Iran reopens old wounds

As its illusion of impunity cracks, Tel Aviv has lit a fire it cannot contain. Tehran has been preparing for decades for this moment

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 months ago

China's mid-year economic wobble

The government experiments with small handouts to households

Economist - Business - 1 year ago

In Turkey April 2 declared a day of economic boycott

The opposition party even created a website, which was blocked days later by a decision of a criminal judgeship of peace.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

What Economic Experts Are Predicting About Trump's Tariffs

Trump says his new tariffs will be “Liberation Day” for America. Economists’ and market analysts’ views are far more ominous.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law

Other tools include facial recognition, app

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago