Iraq Blocks Iranian Football Team’s Plane from Landing in Basra Over US Sanctions

Iraq has refused landing permission to an aircraft carrying Iran’s national football team, citing concerns over possible violations of United States sanctions against Iranian airlines, according to Iraqi aviation officials. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 10, when the aircraft was prevented from landing at Basra International Airport. The plane returned to Iran and landed […]

US Imposes Sanctions on Indian and Turkish Firms and Individuals Over Alleged Support for Iran

The United States has imposed new sanctions on companies and individuals in India and Turkey accused of supporting Iran’s activities, intensifying Washington’s efforts to disrupt Tehran’s international trade and procurement networks. The sanctions target businesses and individuals allegedly involved in facilitating transactions, supplying materials or providing other forms of assistance to entities linked to Iran. […]

US Treasury Chief Says Iran Struggling to Pay Troops as Sanctions Tighten

US Treasury Chief Says Iran Struggling to Pay Troops as Sanctions Tighten

Scott Bessent Says Washington’s “Operation Economic Outcast” Is Restricting Tehran’s Access to Funds and Pressuring Its Regional Allies U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iran is facing mounting economic pressure as Washington intensifies sanctions aimed at cutting off the country’s access to international finance and limiting its ability to fund its military and regional allies. […]

Trump and Vance Launch $25 Million Fraud Whistleblower Programme to Reward Tipsters

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have launched a $25 million fraud whistleblower programme offering financial rewards of up to $30,000 to people whose tips help expose fraud involving government funds. Announced at the White House on October 20, 2026, the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, known as WHIP, is designed to encourage […]