The language used Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as he announced a new raft of sanctions against Iran was apocalyptic. The measures are part of the Trump administration’s plan to use economic pressure to force Iran to capitulate, to bring an end to the nearly six-month war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The […]
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Washington — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference Monday at the Treasury Department as the Trump administration announces the details of what it’s calling “economic D-Day” for Iran. Bessent is expected to broaden the administration’s current sanctions regime with the threat of stronger secondary sanctions on entities and countries that transact with […]
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U.S. Treasury to unveil new Iran sanctions after Trump warned of “economic D-Day” for Tehran
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11m ago Greek military reportedly moves Patriot interceptor systems in response to Iranian threats The Greek military on Monday moved one of its Patriot missile interceptor systems to the island of Crete in response to Iranian threats to hit U.S. military bases in Europe, local media reports said. The battery was moved from the […]
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White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctions
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The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alike is its top focus. Olivia Rinaldi has more details. White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctions #White #House […]
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Iran’s parliament passed a resolution early this week that would increase punishments for Iranians who interact in any way with foreign media outlets, organizations or individuals. If the legislation is approved by higher authorities as expected, any contact with U.S. media entities, foreign embassies or institutions — whether it takes place inside or outside Iran […]
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President Trump threatened this week to wield an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare against Iran, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to “collapse” the Islamic Republic regime with the “toughest sanctions in history.” But the effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, […]
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Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those with jobs are working more hours for money worth half as much as a year ago, putting food, medicine and everything else — except for heavily subsidized gasoline — further out of reach. “We have virtually given […]
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Los Angeles — U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in late 2025 and early 2026, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between the U.S. and Iranian governments despite tensions mounting between them. Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and […]
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Iran dismisses Trump’s “economic D-Day” threat, says it “will only bring further defeat”
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5m ago USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrives in Mideast to replace USS Lincoln The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East Wednesday, according to U.S. Central Command. CBS News previously reported that the USS Washington was headed to the region to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, about which family members […]
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Kushner says Iran not interested in deal that “makes sense” for U.S. as stalemate continues
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16m ago Iran bans popular YouTube debate show, accuses it of spreading “false information” Iran’s judiciary said it has banned a YouTube debate show for spreading “false information”, while the channel’s founder said authorities had charged him and released him on bail after questioning. On Monday, Iran’s judiciary said it opened an investigation into […]