As Washington ratchets up the economic phase of its war with Iran, these informal channels are the regime’s financial lifeline.
India’s Adani to pay US$275 million settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations
It comes just days after another Adani-linked company agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement in a separate US case.
‘Indian economy can weather energy shock — for now’: S&P economist sees a ‘green’ future
India’s economy remains resilient despite the oil shock triggered by the Iran war, but prolonged high crude prices could deepen inflation, widen the current account deficit and pressure growth, said V …
Bitcoin Gets the Headlines, But Iran’s IRGC Runs on Something Else: Chainalysis
IRGC now controls half of Iran’s crypto economy with $3B+ moved in 2025 — and stablecoins are the regime’s rail of choice.
Pakistan shares revised Iranian proposal to end war with US: report
Pakistan shares Iran peace proposal with US as Donald Trump issues warning, G7 weighs tougher sanctions and markets react to Iran war fears …
Iran’s senior vice president says the Strait of Hormuz has always been our property and Tehran won’t give it up at any price
Iranian forces seized a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in late May 2026 and directed it toward Iranian waters. Hours later, Iran’s senior vice president, Mohammadreza Aref, appeared on …
Iran, US-Israel war LIVE updates: India condemns strike near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant; Abu Dhabi warns Tehran of retaliation over ‘unprovoked attacks’
Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Donald Trump warns Iran to “move fast” towards a deal while Tehran says it still distrusts the US. Israel has intensified strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, the …
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on car imports to protect falling currency
The Sri Lankan rupee has seen over 3 per cent depreciation against the dollar by mid this month due to prevailing external pressures – primarily the Iran war …
Israel Q1 2026 GDP contracts 3.3% as Iran war weighs on economy
Israel’s economy shrank in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP down by an annualised rate of 3.3%, compared to GDP growth of 2.9% in 2025, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday, even as …
How Long Can China Survive Iran War With Its Saved Up Oil?
While it buys most of Iran’s oil, Iran is not its main supplier. China still sources from elsewhere. Critically it has also built extensive reserves—and its response to the strait crisis these past 11 …