Sanctions
Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Asked why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed or committed not to attack NATO territory, Trump responded, “I had good conversations with him. He is not going to attack NATO territory.”
Iran regime will fall through mix of operations, economic pressure, ex-Mossad chief Barnea says
US targets Palestine Action in counterterrorism effort against 'far-left' groups
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
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?
Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report
The SDF was the key force that helped defeat ISIS. It was backed by the US. Now it is integrating into the new Syrian security forces.
US offers to lift Iran sanctions if Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, stops proxy attacks - report
The Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected in recent months, with shipping traffic through the waterway sharply declining amid Iranian threats and restrictions.
What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy? - explainer
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced "an economic onslaught" against Iran, combining new sanctions with with threats against Tehran's trading partners.
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice offered a bounty of up to $10m. for information on five IRGC leaders, including Majid Khademi, who was killed by an Israeli strike in April.
US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast
Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.
What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer
Iranian attacks and threats to shipping have already stopped most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, largely shutting down a waterway that once carried around a fifth of global energy.
India's Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions
India has been among Iran's five largest trading partners, though bilateral trade has fallen by more than 90% from its 2018/19 highs of $17 billion, with exports now limited.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines
"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."
