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The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion

The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.

This picture shows new Iranian bank notes of one million, 500,000, and 100,000 rials on August 3, 2025. The economic commission of Iran's parliament revived long-delayed plans on August 3 to cut four zeros from the counrty's plunging currency, as part of efforts to simplify financial transactions.
(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

IDF chief Eyal Zamir summons top generals, to place direct responsibility for October 7 failures

An illustration of an oil rig silhouette over the Iranian flag.

US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil

Noah Zaitar, a Lebanese national wanted over alleged drug trafficking

Lebanon arrests Middle East drug kingpin Noah Zaiter, two years after US sanctions


Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.

An illustration of silhouettes of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over a background of their countries flags.

Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela

President Trump says he hasn’t ruled out US troops in Venezuela and is open to talks with Maduro, while emphasizing his focus on combating drug trafficking.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Trump: Republicans will sanction nations doing business with Russia, considering similar for Iran

"As you know, I suggested it, so any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned," Trump told reporters. "They may add Iran to that," he added.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he boards Air Force One en route to Washington, at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 16, 2025.

US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists, calls them 'violent Antifa'

The US has designated Antifa groups in Europe as global terrorists, citing their involvement in violent acts linked to anarchist and Marxist ideologies.

A demonstrator holds an "antifa" placard at a "No Kings" protest against US President Donald Trump's policies, in Times Square in New York City, US, October 18, 2025; illustrative.

Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for directing Israel's summer strikes

The Iranian foreign minister calls for the UN to take action against the US as Trump tells reporters that he was "very much in charge" of Israel's strike on Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with foreign ambassadors in Tehran, Iran, July 12, 2025.

Sharaa’s landmark visit to Washington: Trump vows to support Syria's recovery from war

Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Sharaa as a "strong leader" and voiced confidence in him. "We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful," he said.

A Syrian flag is held aloft outside the White House following the meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.

US sanctions official: Time is right to cut Iran's Hezbollah funding

The US has adopted a "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran meant to curb its uranium enrichment and regional influence, including in Lebanon

A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

US grants Hungary exemption on Russia sanctions after warm Trump-Orban meeting

The exemption will last for one year and includes a Hungarian commitment to buy US liquefied natural gas with contracts valued at $600 million.

US President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral lunch with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House in Washington, DC November 7, 2025.

UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister

United Nations sanctions monitors have seen no "active ties" this year between al Qaeda and HTS, according to a UN report seen by Reuters in July.

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah operatives aiding Iranian funds in reaching terror group

The funds transferred to Hezbollah were used to resist the Lebanese government's efforts to assert control over the territory and rebuilding terror infrastructure.

A Hezbollah supporter holds an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

North Korea says antagonized by US sanctions, will respond

North Korea slams the US decision to impose sanctions designed to cut off funding for North Korean weapons programs.

Officials and attendees applaud as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released September 22, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.