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.
Iran will be able to shrug off America’s financial threats
W HEN DONALD TRUMP began Operation Epic Fury nearly six months ago, he hoped that America’s military might would crush Iran’s regime. When its bombs failed, he bet on sweetene …
Bessent announces campaign to create “economic onslaught” against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Iran will be able to shrug off America’s financial threats
W HEN DONALD TRUMP began Operation Epic Fury nearly six months ago, he hoped that America’s military might would crush Iran’s regime. When its bombs failed, he bet on sweetene …
Iran warns of a harsh response as US announces new sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran will respond harshly to expanded sanctions.
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to cooperate
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to cooperate
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now
By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran as …
Trump unleashes ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran as Bessent warns nations not to do business: ‘Tighten the noose’
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the start of the “Operation Economic Outcast” campaign against Iran to “tighten the noose” around the regime and warned countries against doing …
Iran warns of a harsh as US announces new sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran will respond harshly to expanded sanctions.