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22
Aug

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

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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 […]

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 […]

Washington Shifts Focus Toward Economic Pressure and Securing Energy Flows
21
Aug

Washington Shifts Focus Toward Economic Pressure and Securing Energy Flows

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Washington’s strategy toward Iran has entered a new phase, with the United States shifting its focus toward economic pressure and securing global energy supplies. Vance said the U.S. military campaign had significantly weakened Iran’s conventional military capabilities, damaged its nuclear programme and sharply reduced what he described as 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
Aug

JD Vance Says Trump Has ‘A Lot of Tools’ to Pressure Iran Over Nuclear Program

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Vice president signals broad range of economic and diplomatic options U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump has “a lot of tools” available to pressure Iran over its nuclear program, underscoring the administration’s readiness to intensify economic and diplomatic measures if Tehran refuses to curb its nuclear activities. Speaking during a media interview […]

14
Aug

US Warns Iran of Intensified Economic Pressure as Two More Ships Are Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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Washington signals tougher sanctions while Gulf shipping risks deepen The United States has warned Iran that it is preparing to significantly increase economic pressure after two additional oil tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating fears of a wider regional confrontation and renewed disruption to global energy supplies. The latest incidents involved […]

11
Aug

Gulf Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Drops to Six Vessels Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

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Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply to just six vessels on Monday, well below the recent 10-day average of around 11 ships and far below the pre-conflict norm of 130–140 daily transits, according to ship-tracking data reported by media outlet. The decline highlights growing disruption in one of the world’s most […]

Treasury Secretary Says Agreement With Iran Could Come Within Days
04
Aug

Treasury Secretary Says Agreement With Iran Could Come Within Days

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The United States could announce an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as “today or tomorrow,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said negotiations are progressing and expressed optimism that a breakthrough could be reached soon. He noted that financial markets have responded positively to the prospect of […]

04
Aug

Trump Says Planned Talks Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Avoid Attacks

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Washington signals diplomacy remains possible, but warns military options remain on the table U.S. President Donald Trump has described upcoming talks with Iran as the country’s “last chance” to avoid attacks, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran ahead of a new round of negotiations aimed at defusing tensions over its nuclear program and regional activities. Speaking […]