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US Strikes Iranian Tankers After New Missile Attacks on Navy Warship

The U.S. struck multiple Iranian oil tankers Tuesday after attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, as the seven-month war around the Strait of Hormuz

US Reopens Talks With Russia’s Siluanov at G20, Angering Europe

Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia's Anton Siluanov at G20 talks, telling Moscow no sanctions relief until the Ukraine war ends. Europe objected.

Oil Rises After U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Targets at Kharg and Larak

Oil prices climbed after the U.S. carried out its first strikes in weeks on Iranian targets near the Kharg and Larak terminals close to the Strait of Hormu

Bessent Warns of New Iran Sanctions After US Strikes on Larak Island

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is weighing additional sanctions on Iran after renewed US strikes on Larak Island and Iranian retaliation.

US Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List, Clearing Investment Path

The US has removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, ending a 1979 designation and lifting a major obstacle to foreign investment.

US Tightens Iran Sanctions as Tehran Families Cut Food and Medicine

US sanctions and a naval blockade are squeezing Iran's economy as JD Vance defends the pressure campaign nearly six months into the war.

Bessent Says U.S. Will Avoid Large-Scale Iran Combat, Urges China to Join Sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the U.S. will rely on economic pressure over large-scale combat against Iran and urged China to join the san

Trump Declares ‘Economic Warfare’ on Iran, Warns Nations Aiding Tehran

President Trump announced expanded economic measures against Iran on Wednesday, warning that any country aiding Tehran will face consequences.

US Vows Indefinite Iran Blockade and Unprecedented Economic Isolation in Hormuz Standoff

Washington says it can sustain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely while planning unprecedented economic isolation targeting the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Pivots to Sanctions and Naval Blockade in Prolonged Iran Standoff Over Hormuz

The US is pivoting from military strikes to sanctions and a naval blockade against Iran as oil prices stabilise and the Strait of Hormuz crisis drags on.

China Unveils Drone Export Controls, Sanctions on Six US Firms Over Trade Restrictions

China announced drone export controls and a ban on dealings with six American entities in response to recent US trade restrictions, deepening tensions.

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