Japanese inflation picks up as Iran war disruption bites
Accelerating price growth raises expectations on BoJ to increase rates at September meeting
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign
The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
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Iran, the economy and mending fences: Top takeaways from Trump interview with friend-turned-foe Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer turned key witness against him, said it was their first public conversation in eight years
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Iran's ultimatum from the US to its allies: They must either support Washington or face sanctions
US economic pressure on Iran reduces the likelihood of a resumption of large-scale military operations.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Iran strongly reacts to new U.S. sanctions
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Scott Bessent Steadied the Bond Market — President Trump’s Iran Threat Wiped It Out in Less Than a Day
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reacted to the US economic sanctions against Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
In Iran, contact with foreigners could soon be a crime
A new bill would impose sweeping restrictions and penalties for ties with foreign institutions and contacts with foreign-based media, making it even more difficult to access information within Iran.
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Iran target new agricultural projects at business forum
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Six months of the Iran War – as told through Trump’s social media posts
How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran
Lines formed outside Tehran petrol stations from midnight as a daily shortfall met with panic buying, while officials denied a shortage and said prices would have to change, without clarifying when or
World
euronews.com
27.08.2026
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the Iran war as another tanker attack is reported in the Strait of Hormuz
World
independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
UK’s small power plants face continued cyber risk after Iran-linked hack
Government measures to improve resilience are not due until 2030 and July’s hack has not altered this timeline Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponso
World
theguardian.com
27.08.2026
CIA chief used Moscow visit to warn Russia against attacks on NATO allies, helping Iran
John Ratcliffe urged Russia to hold back from striking Baltic nations and to reduce its support to Iran during his brief trip to the Russian capital.
Politics
politico.com
27.08.2026
Qatar's Prime Minister to Visit Iran Tomorrow
Qətər Dövlətinin Baş naziri və xarici işlər naziri Şeyx Məhəmməd bin Əbdülrəhman bin Casim Al Tani İranın yüksək vəzifəli rəsmiləri ilə görüşmək məqsədilə sabah Tehrana səfər edəcək.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.08.2026
Millions of barrels of Iranian oil sit beyond Trump blockade as he vows ‘zero leakage’
Nearly 40 million barrels of Iranian crude sit on tankers near Malaysia, posing a test for Trump's "zero-leakage" sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026