US identifies sectors for secondary sanctions against Iran
The US Treasury has announced which sectors will be subject to close scrutiny under secondary sanctions related to Iran.
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US to expand sanctions on Iran-linked countries and firms
Economic D-Day: Washington is preparing a large-scale strategy of financial pressure on Tehran. Governments and organizations cooperating with Iran could come under attack.
Iran not to accept US conditions - Baghaei
Iran has firmly stated that it will not accept the conditions set forth by the United States under the guise of ending the conflict in the Middle East. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that Iran rejects the demands of the aggressor in pursuit of peace.
US launches 'financial offensive' against Iran on Monday - Treasury
The U.S. administration expects to launch a "financial offensive" against Iran on Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Iran says violating vessels to face restrictions on future passages through Hormuz Strait
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, announced that vessels violating Iranian protocols for transiting the waterway will face restrictions on their future passages.
CENTCOM redirects 70 vessels since resumption of Iran blockade
The U.S. military has redirected 70 commercial vessels since July 14 when the United States resumed its naval blockade against Iran, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Kremlin announces possible Putin-Trump meeting
The presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, will inevitably talk to each other at the APEC summit in China in November, if both are there, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said.
Qatar to purchase four US tanker aircraft
Qatar has agreed to purchase four KC‑46A tanker aircraft and related equipment from the US for $4.5 billion, with the State Department already approving the deal.
Omani authorities don't take Trump's threats seriously - media
Oman has said it does not take Donald Trump's threats to strike the country seriously.
Trump reveals what hindering US-Iran deal
The deaths of a significant portion of Iran’s leadership are among the factors complicating the conclusion of a deal between Washington and Tehran, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with WABC radio.
US to develop plan to accelerate economy amid record national debt
U.S. Vice President Vance said that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a “very discreet plan” to shrink the nation’s debt.
Bitcoin surges over 25 dollars
Bitcoin is on course for its best week in more than three years amid investor fears that U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s intervention in the bond market will continue to weigh on the dollar.
Musk predicts US economy collapses by 2030
U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk agreed with the opinion that things will start to fall apart for the United States when the state debt reaches the $50-trillion mark.
Gulf states take-'semi-neutral' stance on Iran - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said some of U.S. allies in the Middle East have taken a "semi-neutral" stance in the armed conflict between the United States and Iran.
Moscow not pressuring Tehran to resume talks with US - Nebenzya
Russia is not pressuring Iran to resume negotiations to end the war with the United States, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said Thursday.
Gold regains its status as 'safe haven'
The price of gold futures for December delivery on the Comex exchange exceeded $4,600 per troy ounce for the first time since May 29, 2026, according to trading data.
US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions
The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government.
Iran's Foreign Ministry responds to US sanctions tightening
The announced tightening of U.S. sanctions against Iran constitutes economic terrorism, and those involved will inevitably face appropriate punishment, Iran's Foreign Ministry said.
Qatari FM calls for halt to blackmail in Strait of Hormuz
Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must go back to what it was before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, with no party to the conflict “blackmailing” the other.
US demands UAE exert economic pressure on Iran - report
The United Arab Emirates suspended financial and economic transactions with Iran following weeks of pressure from the Trump administration, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
