Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news - AP News

Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news  AP News

Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire' - Reuters

Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire'  Reuters

Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

U.S. to Unveil Broader Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.

By Alan Rappeport

Treasury’s Bessent to Detail US Plan to Economically Isolate Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is due to unveil details of the US plan to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners during a press conference Monday. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Canada Digs In as More Countries Stand Up to Trump - WSJ

Canada Digs In as More Countries Stand Up to Trump  WSJ

High asset prices, not low interest rates, are driving inflation

Wealth distribution in the US has rendered the Federal Reserve’s usual tools less effective

Bessent to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran

Claiming the U.S. is entering an “endgame” in its war with Iran, the treasury secretary is set to release details of what he called the “single greatest financial offensive” against an adversary.

By Riley Beggin, Aoife Walsh

Iran calls US financial threat an admission of defeat

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, writing in the Financial Times, warned that an 'economic D-Day' against Iran would begin on Monday. Iran dismissed the threat, saying that 'the narrative doesn’t add up.'

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Iran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran in what the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has billed as “the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary”. In advance of the US announcement, the United Arab Emirates, Iran’s single biggest trading partner in the Middle East,...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

By Fatima Al-Kassab

South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war

The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.

Pres. Trump expected to reveal details of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran - CNN

Pres. Trump expected to reveal details of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran  CNN

Poilievre asks Carney to recall Parliament to discuss collapsed U.S. trade deal

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconvene Parliament to get details on the proposed U.S. trade deal he rejected, and answers on how Canadians will be affected by his plans to hit back.

Iran's currency hits new record low as U.S. prepares to announce more sanctions

The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading opened on currency markets. The currency had already been under pressure before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28 - now Trump's administration has promised even stronger sanctions than those already in place would be announced Monday, including secondary sanctions on countries that continue to do business with Iran.

US, China diplomats clash over tech spying and trade hub claims in Latin America

Diplomats for China and the US in Latin America have traded brickbats on social media over alleged espionage risks posed by Chinese tech firms in the region, in the latest sign of the two powers’ unfolding strategic tensions in the western hemisphere. US assistant secretary of state for western hemisphere affairs Juan Pablo Segura named telecoms giants Huawei Technologies, ZTE and Hytera, surveillance equipment makers Hikvision and Dahua, and drone heavyweight DJI in a post on social media on...

By Orange Wang

US to unveil new Iran sanctions, says war entering 'endgame'

In what Donald Trump has called "economic D-Day," the US says the new economic sanctions will be "the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled." Tehran says any support of the measures is an "act of war."

Middle East live: Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The prospect of expanded sanctions comes after weeks of impasse, with the United States having not yet dislodged Iran’s grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks trade softly as US-Iran tensions high - Morningstar

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks trade softly as US-Iran tensions high  Morningstar

Iran claims there is a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump

Iranian state media has released footage claiming President Donald Trump’s youngest son is being ‘fully monitored,’ according to a new report

By Brendan Rascius

Trump ripped Obama for flying long distances to play golf. Now he’s flying to the Irish Open

“They talked about the carbon footprint and then Obama hops onto a 747, Air Force One, and flies to Hawaii to play a round of golf and comes back,” Trump said last year.

By Will Weissert, The Associated Press

US awards $500m to seven critical minerals and battery projects

Harvard urges int'l students to return to US before Sept 15; here's why

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Even Trump has had enough • A desperate Netanyahu is firing at all fronts to win the election - Haaretz

Even Trump has had enough • A desperate Netanyahu is firing at all fronts to win the election  Haaretz

Oil prices fall as Trump targets Iran: What it means for gas prices, Brent crude, WTI and global markets

Oil prices fall ahead of Trump’s new Iran measures as Brent and WTI slide, while US gas prices rise and markets watch the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan to hold talks in Tehran as US threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ - The Straits Times

Pakistan to hold talks in Tehran as US threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’  The Straits Times

Looming US sanctions on Iran put China oil buying in spotlight

China has for several years been the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, putting its purchases in the spotlight as the US threatens heavy economic sanctions on Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday night. Here are the key details on China’s oil trade with Iran, which last year averaged 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd), according to ship-tracking firm Kpler. How much oil does China currently buy from Iran? Less than it used to. The US renewed...

By [email protected] (Reuters)

Trump: Iran 'completely collapsing' as Treasury Sec. discusses 'economic D-Day'

Trump's post came as the US Treasury is expected to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran.

Trump’s Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia

Donald Trump’s olive branch to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at the expense of a long-standing ally comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. security ties in Asia, as partners from Japan to India reassess how much they can rely on Washington. The U.S. president’s abrupt decision to cut back military drills with South Korea […]

Kremlin says UK missile support for Ukraine ‘adds fuel to the fire’ - Moneycontrol.com

Kremlin says UK missile support for Ukraine ‘adds fuel to the fire’  Moneycontrol.com

Eximbank backs LS Cable’s US subsea plant with W300b

The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide 300 billion won ($218 million) in financing for LS Cable & System's subsea cable plant in the United States, stepping up support for Korean companies seeking to tap growing power infrastructure demand in North America. The state-run lender said Monday it will provide facility and operating financing for the plant under construction in Chesapeake, Virginia, which is expected to become the largest subsea cable production facility in the US. Surging AI i

By The Korea Herald

Taiwan opens up about U.S. security cooperation ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Despite fears that the U.S. president could turn his back on Taipei, the island's leaders have been putting out a consistent message: the relationship is on solid ground.

South Korea says US cancels joint marine drill over Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

Innovative Eyewear to roll out Lucyd Armor in 150 plus U.S. stores

U.S. Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says

By Reuters

US price pressure ‘threatens new drugs’ in Switzerland

The pharmaceutical industry is the engine of the Swiss economy. If the pharmaceutical industry is struggling, Switzerland's tax revenues will decline, says René Buholzer, CEO of Interpharma, the association of research-based pharmaceutical companies. In an interview with Swiss public broadcaster SRF, Buholzer also warns that price pressure from the United States is preventing new drugs from being developed in Switzerland. SRF: Why does such a powerful industry need political support from a fe...

By Karoline Arn, SRF

US cancels drills with South Korea over Iran war-related constraints - The Jakarta Post

US cancels drills with South Korea over Iran war-related constraints  The Jakarta Post

Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ targets Tehran: Ordinary Iranians face even more pain

Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’: Iranians face more pain

Iran's currency hits record low as US prepares to hit Tehran with economic offensive

By The National

China vows to safeguard legitimate rights amid US sanctions threat - China Daily

China vows to safeguard legitimate rights amid US sanctions threat  China Daily

Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire'

Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day

By Reuters

'Hands not tied': Iran vows harsh response to looming US sanctions

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned Monday that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Wash...

US to Unveil New Iran Sanctions, Says War Entering 'Endgame'

In what Donald Trump called "economic D-Day," the US says the new economic sanctions will be "the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled."

Rial Hits Record Low As Bessent Readies "Economic D-Day" Assault To Isolate Iran

Rial Hits Record Low As Bessent Readies "Economic D-Day" Assault To Isolate Iran In the coming hours, the Trump administration is expected to unveil a sweeping campaign to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners, with China likely the primary target. The escalation is designed to force Tehran back to the negotiating table, as its only leverage - the Strait of Hormuz - appears to be quickly eroding. Commercial ships are now transiting the newly opened, US military-supe...

By Tyler Durden

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day' - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day' - Region - World  Ahram Online

CDF Munir leaves for Iran to promote peace and stability in region, says ISPR

CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrive in Tehran on April 15, 2026. — ISPR Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir left for Iran as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability,...

NANO Nuclear and Tillman Digital Gateway Sign Strategic Commercial Framework to Enable Advanced Nuclear Power for Gigawatt-Scale U.S. AI Industrial Zones - Taiwan News

NANO Nuclear and Tillman Digital Gateway Sign Strategic Commercial Framework to Enable Advanced Nuclear Power for Gigawatt-Scale U.S. AI Industrial Zones  Taiwan News

US should balance security assistance between Ukraine and Middle East – Kellogg

The United States should balance the burden on its defense industry and security assistance between the Middle East and Ukraine.

The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran since 1979

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned in an op-ed that an “economic D-Day” is coming for Iran, stopping short of giving further details. “Now we are entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day — the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary,” he wrote in the Financial Times ahead of … The post The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran since 1979 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Iran dismisses US threat of ‘economic D-day’

Iran on Monday dismissed Washington's declaration of a massive economic pressure campaign, saying it disproved US claims to have dismantled Tehran's military and nuclear capabilities. The post Iran dismisses US threat of ‘economic D-day’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Shell could sell U.S. chemicals division for $8 billion as it refocuses on oil and gas

Shell has attracted interest from several potential buyers for its chemical business in the United States, according to the Financial Times.

By 91210

Syria confirms high-level meeting with Israel under US mediation - Rudaw

Syria confirms high-level meeting with Israel under US mediation  Rudaw

US to supply Lithuania with €11 million worth of night vision equipment - LRT

US to supply Lithuania with €11 million worth of night vision equipment  LRT

From Vietnam to the U.S: East West Barbershop takes on the world’s most competitive market - vietnamnews.vn

From Vietnam to the U.S: East West Barbershop takes on the world’s most competitive market  vietnamnews.vn

Iran warns of retaliation against countries backing new US sanctions

The United States is preparing a new sanctions campaign against Iran as Tehran threatens to stop oil exports from the Gulf and retaliate against countries that support Washington. The measures come six months into the US-Israeli war against Iran, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz restricted and diplomatic efforts under way. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is due to announce the measures on Monday.

Iran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US treasury secretary

The US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Iran threatens response ahead of US sanctions announcement

Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Canada to hit US steel with retaliatory tariffs - The Copenhagen Post

Canada to hit US steel with retaliatory tariffs  The Copenhagen Post

Iran warns of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war’ - Qatar Tribune

Iran warns of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war’  Qatar Tribune

Kazakhstan Gains U.S. Recognition as Safe Tourism Destination

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan has received the least restrictive travel advisory level from the United States, adding to a series of developments leading to strengthening the country’s position as an international tourism destination. On Aug. 18, the U.S. Department of State placed Kazakhstan at Level 1, the lowest (safest) of its four travel advisory levels. The… The post Kazakhstan Gains U.S. Recognition as Safe Tour...

By Fatima Kemelova

Search Results for "United-States" (10668 articles) - The New Times

Search Results for "United-States" (10668 articles)  The New Times