U.S. Says New Sanctions Will ‘Squash’ Iran’s Economy and Collapse Its Regime

The United States has vowed to impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, saying Washington intends to intensify economic pressure on Tehran and cut off the financial lifelines supporting its government. Bessent said the Trump administration’s strategy was designed to severely weaken Iran’s economy and increase pressure […]

Iran’s Choice Defies Trump, Signals Hardliners Firmly in Charge

Iran’s clerical leadership has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, a decision widely seen as a direct challenge to Donald Trump and a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control of the Islamic Republic. The appointment was confirmed by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s […]