US Expands Sanctions Campaign to Squeeze Iran’s Economy

The United States has launched a broad new sanctions campaign designed to intensify pressure on Iran’s economy, targeting the country’s oil revenues, financial networks, military procurement channels and international trading partners. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the initiative as an “economic onslaught” against Tehran. The campaign, known as Operation Economic Outcast, combines fresh sanctions […]

US Freezes Over $130 Million in Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets

The United States has frozen more than $130 million held in cryptocurrency wallets allegedly linked to the Central Bank of Iran, marking one of the largest digital asset enforcement actions targeting Tehran’s financial network. The action, announced by the U.S. Treasury Department, is part of Washington’s broader effort to disrupt Iran’s access to international financial […]

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

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 […]

US-Iran Talks in Doha End with Focus on Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have concluded another round of indirect talks in Qatar’s capital, Doha, with negotiations centered on securing maritime traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and advancing elements of an interim peace agreement, but without achieving a major political breakthrough. The discussions, mediated by Qatar and supported by regional partners, […]

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 […]

Iran Foreign Minister Says Progress Made in Nuclear Talks With U.S. in Geneva

Iran Foreign Minister Says Progress Made in Nuclear Talks With U.S. in Geneva

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said progress has been made in nuclear negotiations with the United States following talks held in Geneva, noting that both sides have reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” aimed at resolving their longstanding dispute. Speaking after the latest round of discussions, Araqchi emphasized that while the agreement on general […]