U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
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24.08.2026
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know
Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
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24.08.2026
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and allegi
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24.08.2026
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new ener
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24.08.2026
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”
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24.08.2026
Treasury secretary expected to detail new round of economics sanctions on Iran
With military and diplomatic means to end the war with Iran stalling, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to explain a new round of economic pressure measures on Iran Monday.
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24.08.2026
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
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24.08.2026
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
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24.08.2026
Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
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24.08.2026
The USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apart
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctions
The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alik
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24.08.2026
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
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23.08.2026
The USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apart
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British basesHackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British powe
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23.08.2026
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda — including the war in Iran — appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and also jokes about bombing IranDonald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US con
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22.08.2026
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
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22.08.2026
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Tehran has threatened Bulgaria, home to a US air base, but how credible is that threat?
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21.08.2026
US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network
The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.
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21.08.2026
US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup
Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026