Ex-White House Adviser Sounds Alarm Over Iran's Growing Cyber War on US
The U.S. needs to be ready for attacks to “increase in severity,” Jake Braun told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
An ‘Economic D-Day’ That Must Overcome a Troubled History
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Trump Admin Launches 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions on Iran: Key Actions
Trump launches "Economic D-Day" against Iran, targeting oil, shipping, crypto and foreign partners with sweeping new sanctions.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Iran-linked hackers suspected in UK power-plant shutdown after alleged Minnesota water attack
Iran-linked hackers allegedly forced a British power generator offline for four days, weeks after striking over 30 community water systems in Minnesota.
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foxnews.com
24.08.2026
U.S. to Unveil Broader Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
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nytimes.com
24.08.2026
Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
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nytimes.com
24.08.2026
Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt
Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an "Economic D-Day" the same week the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion.
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npr.org
22.08.2026
Donald Trump's Economic War Pushes Iran Toward a Dangerous Limit
An Iranian expert told Newsweek "if the economic situation becomes truly critical," the answer may be "major" military escalation.
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newsweek.com
21.08.2026
El-Sayed booked for major Islamic convention alongside clerics with radical pasts
Abdul El-Sayed will share the stage with Muslim leaders who prayed for Hamas victory and Iranian success at the ISNA annual convention this weekend.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Donald Trump's Apocalyptic Threats Fall Flat with Iran
"From Tehran’s perspective, American unpredictability has become unreliability," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Weary U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
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nytimes.com
20.08.2026
On Nuclear Weapons, Trump Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
There are 57 reasons why Trump's handling of North Korea and Iran is not the same.
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newsweek.com
20.08.2026
After Iran, Trump and His Republicans Face Their Own Economic D-Day
As prices bite and debt hits $40T, Trump's plan to inflict economic pain on Iran could leave the GOP with a nasty bill of its own.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran
Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'
President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll as 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Pete Hegseth Accused of Covering Up USS Abraham Lincoln Resupply Problems
President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of low morale aboard an aircraft carrier key to the Iran War.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
France expels 2 Iranian diplomats in escalating row with Tehran
The French foreign ministry accused authorities in Iran of assaulting embassy employees last month.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026