The US promised ‘the toughest sanctions ever’ on Iran. Here’s what Trump’s team actually delivered – IN FOCUS: Despite warning of an ‘economic D-Day’, experts tell Maira Butt that Washington stepped b …
Iran and Oman propose temporary Strait of Hormuz deal as tensions over key waterway persist
The US is threatening damaging new sanctions on countries that refuse to cut economic ties with Iran, but has stopped short of actually imposing big new penalties. Follow for live updates.
China pushes back after Trump tightens the screws on Iran
China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, is expected to travel to the United States next month to meet with President Donald Trump to continue talks aimed at stabilizing the countries’ relationship.
China angered over US sanctions against Iran
China is angrily pushing back against the President Donald Trump administration on new sanctions against Iran that will harm it.
China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
The U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.
The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday vowed an “economic D-Day” for countries that buy oil from Iran. Experts say that means one country in particular: China.
China criticizes new US sanctions as Iran vows to retaliate
The US is threatening damaging new sanctions on countries that refuse to cut economic ties with Iran, but has stopped short of actually imposing big new penalties. Follow for live updates.
Trump’s Iran Sanctions Test Whether US or China Will Blink First
China has warned the United States not to hurt its financial interests in Iran after President Donald Trump meted out more economic punishment to Tehran this week and demanded that the world join in.
Iran’s Government Seizes Christian Church. It’s Not The First Time.
The Iranian government recently seized control of the historic St. Peter Evangelical Church, despite repeated warnings from U.N. human rights experts and international Christian organizations, reveali …
UN urged to take action against Iran’s latest crackdown on Protestants
A human rights advocacy group is calling on the United Nations to take action against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest crackdown on Protestants in the country.