Trump ignored warnings from Tulsi Gabbard and US intelligence the Iran war would backfire: report
President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed by then-director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that overthrowing regime in Tehran could bring more hard-line successor in its place
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
The US promised ‘the toughest sanctions ever’ on Iran. Here’s what Trump’s team actually delivered
Despite warning of an ‘economic D-Day’, experts tell Maira Butt that Washington stepped back from the toughest measures over fears it would harm the global economy
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Iran vows retaliation after U.S. widens sanctions, fueling fears of escalated war
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has vowed to retaliate against to widened U.S. sanctions, saying Washington should “expect an attack” in response to the measures.
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nbcnews.com
25.08.2026
Could Iran’s regime collapse? Experts assess Bessent’s bid to sever financial lifelines
Scott Bessent's "Economic D-Day" against Iran sent the rial to an all-time low as experts debate whether maximum pressure can trigger regime change.
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foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Iran Vows Retaliation After U.S. Widens ‘Economic D-Day’ Sanctions
After the measures were announced, Iran said its government was prepared to counter the newly unveiled U.S. sanctions.
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time.com
25.08.2026
Can Pakistan’s Asim Munir convince Iran military chiefs to return to talks?
Pakistan says progress was made in Tehran, but Iran’s security establishment remains wary of Washington.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit already-struggling economy
Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while t
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war
The talks were held during a daylong diplomatic mission to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief and interior minister.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Gold price hits three-month high amid fears over Iran war and Trump economy
Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plansBusiness live – latest updatesGold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Iran claims there is a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump
The clip claimed that an unnamed young woman had evaded Secret Service protection and met privately with Barron Trump, according to a report
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons
Netanyahu’s coalition is trailing in opinion polls two months before an October 27 general election
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure
Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Netanyahu got his Iran war but maybe not his desired result
After six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period l, free app or d
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China
Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting Chinese companies.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Secret Service responds to reports of Iranian threat against Trump's son Barron
The Secret Service responded after Iranian state media published a video that appeared to threaten President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.
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nbcnews.com
25.08.2026
U.S. widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,”
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france24.com
24.08.2026
US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll
Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026