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Iran President Pezeshkian admits country faces many problems amid US sanctions

Iran President Pezeshkian admits country faces many problems amid US sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged severe domestic struggles as Washington prepares a fresh wave of economic measures against Tehran.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 13:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Monday

Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Monday

Pakistani army chief Asim Munir will travel to Tehran to hold discussions with senior Iranian officials to bolster bilateral cooperation.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 13:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran security chief threatens neighbors over US economic war

Iran security chief threatens neighbors over US economic war

Iran's security chief has warned neighboring countries that joining US economic pressure campaigns will result in direct retaliation against their commercial interests.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 06:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran security chief warns neighbours against joining US economic pressure

Iran security chief warns neighbours against joining US economic pressure

Iran's security chief warned neighbouring states that cooperating with Washington's new economic pressure campaign will result in retaliation.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 04:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran warns nations joining US sanctions will be treated as enemies

Iran warns nations joining US sanctions will be treated as enemies

Iran has issued a warning to the international community, declaring that any nation joining U.S. economic restrictions will be treated as an enemy.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 23:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has authorized select Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests, though the vital waterway remains largely restricted amid ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 16:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump economic warfare against Iran risks failing as analysts warn Tehran can endure pain

Trump economic warfare against Iran risks failing as analysts warn Tehran can endure pain

As Washington launches an unprecedented financial squeeze against Tehran, analysts warn the strategy risks failing due to Iran's resilience against economic hardship.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iranian president says time to end war with US from position of strength

Iranian president says time to end war with US from position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the conflict with the United States, arguing that Tehran operates from a position of strength.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 09:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran calls new US economic sanctions a declaration of war

Iran calls new US economic sanctions a declaration of war

Iranian officials have fiercely condemned new sweeping US economic sanctions as a declaration of war, pushing back against Donald Trump's territorial claims over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 07:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens Iran trade partners with sweeping economic sanctions

Trump threatens Iran trade partners with sweeping economic sanctions

Shifting from military strikes to economic warfare, the US administration has warned international partners against aiding Tehran's financial or energy sectors.

World ·20 Aug 2026, 22:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens sweeping economic penalties for any nation aiding Iran

Trump threatens sweeping economic penalties for any nation aiding Iran

President Donald Trump has announced a major economic campaign against Iran, threatening severe penalties for any country that provides the nation with a lifeline.

World ·20 Aug 2026, 06:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump launches crushing economic operation and economic warfare against Iran

Trump launches crushing economic operation and economic warfare against Iran

US President Donald Trump announced a major economic operation against Iran, threatening severe penalties for any nation maintaining commercial ties with Tehran.

World ·20 Aug 2026, 02:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile

US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile

The US pressed the UAE to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iranian threats and a missile launch that triggered a rare public shelter alert.

World ·20 Aug 2026, 00:40 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran until further notice

UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran until further notice

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice amid escalating regional tensions.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 20:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
NATO warns it is prepared to respond to potential Iranian threats in Europe

NATO warns it is prepared to respond to potential Iranian threats in Europe

NATO has stated it is ready to defend member states after intelligence indicated that Iran has assessed potential attacks on US military assets in Europe.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 13:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz as oil reaches three-week high

Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz as oil reaches three-week high

Three ships were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices as diplomatic talks collapsed and tensions rose.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 12:41 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war

Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war

The US-Iran cease-fire has collapsed, sending Brent crude past $90 a barrel as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummets amid threats.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
United States eyes Gulf troop pullback after bases damaged in Iran war

United States eyes Gulf troop pullback after bases damaged in Iran war

Washington is considering scaling back its military presence in the Persian Gulf following facility damage during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 23:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran threatens new offensive while Trump rules out extending ceasefire deal

Iran threatens new offensive while Trump rules out extending ceasefire deal

US-Iran tensions escalate as President Trump and Iranian officials diverge over the status of the Strait of Hormuz following the expiration of a ceasefire.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 19:34 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US stocks open lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil prices and Treasury yields

US stocks open lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil prices and Treasury yields

Wall Street equities slipped in morning trading as a breakdown in cease-fire talks between Washington and Tehran pushed crude oil near three-week highs and Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 16:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read