U.S. threatens "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran
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No American Vessel Is Safe Anymore: Will Cannons Give Way to Codes?
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Referring to a new type of battle in seas, a Saudi captain spoke about cyber warfare in the Strait of Gibraltar and wondered if cannons are giving way to codes.
Israeli forces raid village in Syria’s Quneitra governorate
Israeli forces raid village in Syria’s Quneitra governorate Israeli military vehicles raided the village of Saida al-Golan in Syria’s Quneitra governorate on Monday, according to Syrian news channel Al Akbhariya. Israeli forces searched a farm in the vicinity of the village, according to the report.
US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran
Washington launches campaign to isolate Tehran but it is unclear whether it would apply sanctions to China The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran, hoping to achieve with economic measures what military means have so far failed to do. However, it is unclear how far the Trump administration is prepared to go in confronting China, Iran’s biggest trading partner, which has signalled its resistance to US economic pressure to cut off links with an ally. Continue reading...
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.
US unveils 'economic onslaught' against Iran
Iran's 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.
U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IRAN-NEW ECONOMIC SANCTIONS
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Iran Parliament Speaker: US not in an economic position to impose more restrictions on other countries
Iran Parliament Speaker: US not in an economic position to impose more restrictions on other countries Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday that the US is not in an economic position to continue restricting its relations with other countries as the US Treasury announced "unprecedented" sanctions on Iran. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said Iran’s trading partners "have made it clear that they don't take these statements into account anywhere". This comes as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened countries allowing Iranian money laundering to be removed from the US dollar, claiming that any economic engagement with Iran "will expose those responsible to the full reach of American power".
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol
The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.
US announces 'unprecedented' sanctions against Iran
US announces 'unprecedented' sanctions against Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out what he described as an "unprecedented" US sanctions campaign against Iran on Monday, warning that every country has a "finite timeline" to shut down activities identified by Washington or face action from the Treasury. The new Iran sanctions will include those on tech, gold, aviation, shipping and covers nearly 60 entities, individuals and vessels. Bessent said President Donald Trump was making phone calls to world leaders with specific requests to cease their interactions with Iran.
Gaza death toll rises to 8
Gaza death toll rises to 8 Israeli air strikes have killed at least eight Palestinians, including two children, since dawn on Monday, Al Jazeera Arabic reported, citing medical sources. Israeli forces have targeted areas in central and southern Gaza, destroying houses, mosques and at least one water desalination facility.
Israel launches strikes across southern Lebanon
Israel launches strikes across southern Lebanon The Israeli army launched a new wave of attacks on Monday, targeting the outskirts of the villages of Ainatha and Haddatha in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. The agency added that an Israeli drone additionally “exploded while flying over an excavator that was working to remove the rubble of a destroyed building”. No reports on casualties have been released yet.
Iranian and Pakistani top officials meet in Tehran
Iranian and Pakistani top officials meet in Tehran Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir met with Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Monday, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The two discussed US violations of its commitments to implement the Pakistani-mediated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Iran in June. According to Mehr, Ghalibaf told Munir that “the US, by breaching its commitments, prevented the establishment of stability in the region and created another reason for distrust”.
IRGC says Iran will target ‘US energy chokepoints’ if attacked
IRGC says Iran will target ‘US energy chokepoints’ if attacked Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned on Monday of “heavy attacks on US energy chokepoints and vital interests” if Iran’s infrastructure is attacked. “Any attack on Iran’s infrastructure will bring heavy strikes on US energy chokepoints and vital interests,” Mohebbi was quoted as saying by Iran’s IRIB state broadcaster, adding that, “contrary to the enemy’s perception that Iran’s military had limited reserves, the production of our smart and guided missiles continues”.
Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard wants Iran ‘off the map’, says wars on Turkey and Egypt are next
Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard wants Iran ‘off the map’, says wars on Turkey and Egypt are next Jonathan Pollard, the Israeli spy who betrayed the United States, has called on Israel to prepare for war against Egypt and Turkey as he launches his campaign for a Knesset seat in October’s election. The American-born former US Navy intelligence analyst spent 30 years in prison after passing a vast collection of classified documents to Israel. In an interview with Israeli news channel ILTV on Sunday, Pollard called on Israel to wipe Iran “off the map” and identified Egypt and Turkey as its next major enemies.
Pakistan's Munir arrives in Tehran; Iran says visit comes under framework of "very good, distinguished relations"
Tehran [Iran], August 24 (ANI): Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian officials, with Tehran describing the visit as part of the 'very good and distinguished relations' between the two countries.
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, including young girl
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, including young girl Four Palestinians have been killed in Israeli forces' fire in various parts of the Gaza Strip on Monday, including a young girl, Wafa news reported, citing local sources. A young girl, Amal Nash'at Abu Khater, succumbed to serious wounds sustained after being shot by Israeli forces in the western Al-Satar area, in central Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, according to Wafa. Wafa also reported that a man died of wounds he had sustained due to Israeli bombardment of the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younes in the southern Strip, while two more were killed in an Israeli bombing of a tent sheltering displaced people near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip.
Nifty, Sensex end lower as Iran sanctions, high crude and rising bond yields weigh on sentiment
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24 (ANI): Benchmark domestic equity indices closed lower on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of fresh US sanctions on Iran, while elevated crude oil prices and rising domestic bond yields continued to weigh on market sentiment. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,219. 05, declining 32.
Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Hormuz escalation
Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Hormuz escalation Iran said that it has blacklisted 45 tankers for violating its rules to cross the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it would take action against future transits and any vessels transferring loads with them. The announcement comes ahead of Washington's expected announcement later on Monday of new measures to isolate the Iranian economy, while the Iranian foreign ministry warned earlier of "consequences" for countries joining in the US economic sanctions on the country.
"Not received invitation to join Mecca Pact, however proposals made for regional security talks": Iran MoFA Spox
Tehran [Iran], August 24 (ANI): Iran on Monday signaled that while it has not received an invitation to join the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan led Mecca Agreement, proposals have been made for discussions on regional security issues. The remarks were made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei during a press conference today.
