Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran arrives - but he is running out of cards to play
The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
24.08.2026
Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz transit crackdown
Tehran said vessels violated protocols for travelling across waterway and could face fines or confiscation
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
AI Trade in Focus as Nvidia Earnings and Iran Sanctions Keep Markets on Edge: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026
US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente
Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Iran's Rial Slump Sets Stage for Donald Trump's Economic 'D-Day'
Iran's record-low rial gives Trump's sanctions a weakened target, but enforcement abroad will decide how hard they bite.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of what he calls an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, describing the campaign as the single greatest financial offensive ever directed at an a
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
24.08.2026
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit a new record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
U.S. to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new measures will be the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
World
cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions
Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ arrives as Tehran threatens ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Iran Publishes Vessel Blacklist for Strait of Hormuz, Warns of Seizure
The announcement marks another escalation in Iran's efforts to exert greater control over the key waterway.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran
Countries that calculate appeasement of the regime to be a safer choice should reconsider
Finance
ft.com
23.08.2026
Iran can confiscate ships that violate the rules of passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt
Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.
Politics
npr.org
23.08.2026
Iran was offered to join the Mecca agreement
Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement on collective defense.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026