US Not Ruling Out Military Force Amid Economic Pressure On Iran
New posts 06:35 US Not Ruling Out Military Force Against Iran, Hegseth Says (file photo) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting on July 31.
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Oil Tanker Struck In Hormuz Strait, Shipping Monitor Says
New posts 10:07 Oil Tanker Disabled By Projectile Off Coast Of Oman, Says Shipping Monitor An oil tanker was struck and disabled by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman early on August 25, a British shipping security monitor said, in the latest incident to hit shipping in the strategic waterway.
Trump: Iran Killing Protesters 'Even When They Are Not Protesting'
New posts 15:08 Trump: Iran Killing Protesters 'Even When They Are Not Protesting' US President Donald Trump said Iran's "failing" regime is killing protesters "even when they are not protesting" at an unprecedented rate.
Iran Sentences Another Political Prisoner To Death
New posts 16:04 Iran Sentences Another Protester To Death Iran's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of political prisoner Arghavan Fallahi, raising renewed concerns over the use of capital punishment against political detainees, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
US targets Iran with new sanctions, tells countries to cut ties
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China threatens Taiwan from every angle
Hong Kong, August 25 (ANI): China continues to tighten the thumbscrews on Taiwan - or perhaps it should be more aptly called the rack. Beijing is prosecuting a simultaneous, multi-pronged campaign against Taipei, using diplomatic, military, grey-zone, psychological warfare and espionage pressures.
Netanyahu says Trump, Bessent "justly exact a steep price" from Iran with latest sanctions
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 25 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the latest sanctions against Iran, saying they 'justly exact a steep price' from Tehran and those supporting its actions.
US imposes sanctions on nearly 60 entities, individuals and vessels linked to Iran's military activities, oil trade
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): The United States on Monday (local time) imposed sanctions on nearly 60 entities, individuals and vessels over their alleged links to Iran's military activities, procurement networks and petroleum and petrochemical trade, under 'Operation Economic Outcast', according to the US State Department.
US "coercion and bullying" will "complicate" Iran talks: Pezeshkian tells Pak Army Chief Munir
Tehran [Iran], August 25 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday told Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir that the United States must change its approach toward Iran, warning that 'coercion and bullying' would complicate diplomatic processes, according to the official website of the Iranian President.
"If we need to use kinetic strikes, we'll use them": US War Secretary Hegseth warns Iran
Wisconsin [US], August 25 (ANI): US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday (local time) said the United States is prepared to use military force against Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington is 'by no means' ruling out kinetic strikes as it continues to exert economic pressure on Tehran. Asked whether kinetic strikes are currently on pause, Hegseth said, 'No.
Trump spoke with Pakistan Army Chief Munir last week ahead of Tehran visit: Report
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir last week, before Munir's Tehran visit on Monday, according to CNN. A source familiar with the conversation confirmed to CNN that Trump spoke with Munir last week and discussed Iran with the Pakistani Army chief.
"No one is above the reach of US sanctions": Treasury Secretary Bessent signals China not exempt over Iran ties
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (local time) signalled that China would not be exempt from potential US sanctions over economic ties with Iran, while stopping short of directly confirming whether Chinese banks would be targeted, CNN reported. 'No one is above the reach of US sanctions,' Bessent said while addressing a press conference on Monday.
Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route
Beijing has pledged to deepen shipping cooperation with Moscow as part of its Ice Silk Road initiative Russia and China have expanded trade links through the Arctic, with the first Chinese container ship arriving at Russia's northern port of Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route (NSR), Rosatom announced on Monday.
"Not in an economic position to further restrict relations": Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf hits back at US
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday hit back at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's threat of new sanctions against countries maintaining economic ties with Iran, saying the United States is not in an economic position to further restrict its 'relations with other countries'.
"Warning shot and a level-set of expectations": Treasury Secy Bessent defends US sanctions threat on Iran ties
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (local time) defended the decision to hold off on imposing major sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran, calling the 'economic D-Day' announced Monday a 'warning shot,' CNN reported. 'We believe that a warning shot and a level-set of expectations is appropriate,' Bessent told a CNN reporter at a press conference.
Update: U.S. threatens "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran
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"The clock just started ticking": US Treasury Secy Bessent warns "any entity" aiding Iran's "money laundering"
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (local time) warned that entities facilitating money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system, as Washington announced new sectoral sanctions targeting key areas of Iran's economy.
"Launching an economic onslaught against Iran": US Treasury Secy Bessent announces "Operation Economic Outcast"
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (local time) announced the launch of 'Operation Economic Outcast', saying the campaign aims to sever Iran's financial connections around the world and cut off revenue sources supporting the Iranian regime.
U.S. threatens "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran
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US unveils economic onslaught against Iran
Irans top negotiator has dismissed the latest threat from Washington as empty bombast US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Iran, and threatened to boot any country dealing financially with Tehran out of the US dollar system, in a bid to make Iran an "economic outcast.