Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions - AP News

Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions  AP News

'Money, not missiles': US launches financial attack on Iran

Washington announced what it described as an "economic D-Day" against Iran, widening current sanctions and targetting countries with business ties with the regime.

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Facility, Expects Reply Soon

Pakistan said it has asked the US for a $10 billion facility and expects a response from Washington within a couple of months, as it seeks to capitalize on improved ties with the Trump administration.

By Bilal Hussain (News) and Tooba Khan

U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors

The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.

By Raja Abdulrahim

New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive - WSJ

New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive  WSJ

Iran's purchasing power is slowly collapsing under US economic pressure

As Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran, the Iranian rial continues its downward spiral, and concerns spread across the markets. But behind the bleak economic statistics, households bear the brunt, cutting spending, savings and essential expenses.

China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran

Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran Explainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties? China has denounced the threat of US sanctions for its trade with Iran, saying any such measures would be illegal, and warned it will take “all necessary measures” to protect its national interests. Beijing’s rejection of the US threat of secondary sanctions for any country or entity continuing to trade with Tehran had b...

By Julian Borger Senior international correspondent

Qatar says US sanctions on Iran are unilateral

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday that the US sanctions on Iran are unilateral.

Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully

Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major ‌trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

US ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iran sends Tehranites queuing for petrol

Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission. Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, saying the “objective is to sever...

By Agence France-Presse

The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks. Iranian business owners worry about their economic future

The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated attacks of bombing across Iran failed to change the calculus'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Imran Bayoumi, Deputy Director & Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He sees the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy toward Iran as an attempt to seek economic leverage where military force has so far failed to produce any results. But its effectiveness rests on several unresolved assumptions. Chief among them is whether Washington can compel China, Iran’s largest oil customer, to comply despite Beijing’s growing economic resilience. Iran, mea...

By FRANCE24

America’s might has failed in Iran – an ‘economic D-Day’ is also unlikely to succeed

Editorial: As Donald Trump opens a new front in his Middle East war, it has become clear the foray is a bigger disaster for the United States than Vietnam or Pearl Harbor

By Editorial

Beijing warns it will not sever ties with Iran after US vows ‘economic D-Day’

China threatened to retaliate against the US, after the Trump administration announced a fresh economic campaign to strangle the Iranian regime, which counts Beijing as a major trading partner.

By Lisa Visentin

Ray Dalio says the US faces a debt crisis ‘in three years, give or take two.’ 5 things Americans can do now

US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country

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By Trisha Mahajan

Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran? - The Straits Times

Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran?  The Straits Times

How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis

How long do Israel, the US, and the West want to give Iran to figure out ways to charge forward on the nuclear or ballistic missile issues with whatever it has left?

Long Petrol Queues In Tehran As US Tightens Economic Noose On Iran

Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked.

India-US 10-year bond yield spread narrows to historic lows: What it means for rupee, RBI and foreign flows - Moneycontrol.com

India-US 10-year bond yield spread narrows to historic lows: What it means for rupee, RBI and foreign flows  Moneycontrol.com

Seoul assessing impact of expanded US sanctions on Iran

South Korea is assessing the potential impact of Washington's sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday, as concerns grow that the measures could push up global oil prices and add another source of friction between the United States and China. The US on Monday launched "Operation Economic Outcast," expanding the risk of secondary sanctions for third parties doing business with Iran in five key sectors — digital assets, technology, gold, aviation a

By The Korea Herald

China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted

New home sales plunge more than expected in July

Iran is running out of money. Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force a deal?

Iran is running out of money. Can Trump outlast Tehran

US terror-list removal to boost Syria–Israel confidence-building steps

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis

UAE welcomes Syria's removal from US state sponsors of terrorism list

Syria ‘shakes off dark stain’ with removal from US terror list, Sharaa says

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa hailed early on Aug. 25 the United States’ removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step.

Middle East gas-fired capacity poised to reach 530 GW by 2035: S&P - Arab News

Middle East gas-fired capacity poised to reach 530 GW by 2035: S&P  Arab News

Naqvi says 'significant progress' made in talks with Iranian president to end conflict

Says discussion focused on tensions in Mideast, as well as steps needed by both sides for restoration of Islamabad MoU

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Up to 200,000 foreigners set to lose US visas in largest revocation in history

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

Oil Falls Further As US Prepares Return Of Diplomats To Mideast Embassies

Oil Falls Further As US Prepares Return Of Diplomats To Mideast Embassies There continue to be clear signals that the White House is moving away from the potential for renewed military action and instead settling in for a long economic siege campaign targeting Iran, on a permanent basis. The avoidance of more bombs away and with all the risks and uncertainty of a military 'solution' has seen oil prices drop. Energy prices are weakening also amid positive signals from Pakistan's ...

By Tyler Durden

Iran vows to fight back as US expands sanctions

Iran pledged Tuesday to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions intended to isolate its economy, expressing confidence that key trading partners would withstand pressure from Was...

'Significant progress': Islamabad, Tehran discuss Hormuz reopening, 'expedited' end to Iran-US conflict

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir speaks during a meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, Iran, August 25, 2026. — X/@drpezeshkian2 CDF Munir, Iranian president discuss US-Iran conflict: Naqvi.CDF's meetings...

Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the U.S. announcement confirming the decision and extended its sincere congratulations to the Syrian government and people. The Kingdom wished Syria lasting security, stability and prosperity, as well as continued progress in reconstruction and development in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of...

By Saudi Gazette

American military plane flies from Rīga to Moscow

A  Boeing C-17A Globemaster III US Air Force military transport aircraft departed Rīga Airport for Moscow in aggressor state Russia early on the morning of Tuesday, August 25th.

Economy minister responds to new US sanctions: Offensive economic strategy prepared

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has stated that the government has formulated an offensive economic plan to counter US sanctions against the Iranian nation.

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions - Graphic Online

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions  Graphic Online

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism - the-star.co.ke

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism  the-star.co.ke

Iran defense chief warns of ‘expanding’ battlefield as US pushes economic war - PressTV

Iran defense chief warns of ‘expanding’ battlefield as US pushes economic war  PressTV

Qatar welcomes U.S. removal of Syria from terror list 

Doha hailed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its terror list, calling it a positive step towards stability in Syria and the wider region. Qatar has welcomed the…

By Halima Hashmi

Silicon Valley: Iceland’s Ferrosilicon Gets a US Tariff Edge

Elkem says Iceland’s current zero-tariff access for ferrosilicon in the United States could improve its Grundartangi plant’s annual results by ISK 300–350 million. The post Silicon Valley: Iceland’s Ferrosilicon Gets a US Tariff Edge appeared first on Iceland Review.

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