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21
Aug

US Threatens Iran With ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ as Economic Pressure Intensifies

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The United States is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, dramatically escalating Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran as the conflict and tensions surrounding the region continue. Bessent said Thursday that the new measures would be designed to intensify pressure on Iran’s economy and reduce the […]

20
Aug

Trump says Hormuz Open as Reports Point to Weaker Iran Control

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U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating, but new shipping data indicates that traffic through the strategic waterway remains severely restricted amid the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump said earlier this week that the U.S. naval blockade remained in force and that mines in the […]

19
Aug

Trump Says No Talks Planned With Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said there are currently no talks taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, signaling a setback for diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, maintains that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping until its demands are addressed. Dispute Over […]

14
Jul

IRGC Targets U.S. Bases in Jordan as Iran-U.S. Conflict Intensifies

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it carried out missile and drone strikes against U.S. military facilities in Jordan, marking another significant escalation in the rapidly expanding confrontation between Tehran and Washington. According to the IRGC, the attack targeted facilities used by U.S. forces in Jordan as part of what it described […]

14
Jul

President Trump Announces New Iran Blockade

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a U.S.-led naval blockade targeting Iran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran and raising fresh concerns about stability in the Middle East and the global energy market. The announcement follows renewed military exchanges between U.S. and Iranian forces after the […]

14
Jul

Lebanon’s President Condemns Iranian Regional Strikes, Warns Against Escalating Middle East Conflict

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes targeting several countries across the Middle East, warning that the attacks threaten regional stability and risk drawing more nations into an already volatile conflict. The president’s remarks came as tensions between Iran, the United States, and several Gulf nations continue to intensify […]

13
Jul

Trump Says U.S. Will Act as ‘Guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take control of the strategic waterway and be compensated by allied nations for ensuring its security as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Speaking during a television interview on Monday, Trump argued that […]

08
Jul

U.S. Reinstates Sanctions on Iranian Oil Sales After Tanker Attacks, Raising Stakes in Middle East Crisis

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The United States has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a series of attacks on oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in its economic pressure campaign against Tehran and further straining already fragile diplomatic relations. The move comes as tensions between Washington […]

20
Mar

Israel, Iran Launch More Attacks as Crisis Deepens and Regional War Fears Grow

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Israel and Iran launched new waves of attacks on Friday, intensifying a rapidly escalating conflict and raising fears of a broader regional war with global consequences. The latest strikes mark a significant escalation, as both sides continue to target strategic infrastructure and signal no immediate willingness to de-escalate. New strikes hit Tehran and strategic sites […]

19
Mar

U.S. Weighs Sending More Troops as Iran War Enters Possible New Phase

  • LN24 / 8 months
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In WASHINGTON the Biden administration is actively considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran enters a potentially new and more intense phase, according to U.S. officials and sources familiar with the planning. Officials speaking on condition of anonymity said that strategic military options are being evaluated […]