Bessent warns Iran's outside backers to 'stay away' as Trump seeks to 'asphyxiate' Tehran's economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned nations still propping up Tehran to "stay away" as new sanctions target the nation on multiple fronts.

US launches new strikes in southern Iran, Tehran responds with attacks across region

The US military launched new waves of strikes on military installations along Iran's southern coast. Tehran responded immediately with missile and drone attacks in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait,

‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran puts trading partners in crosshairs as Tehran threatens retaliation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will target financial lifelines to Iran, raising risks for foreign banks, businesses and energy trade.

Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink

US strikes on Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz triggered ballistic missile retaliation as Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel Monday.

Panic buying in Tehran with long queues at petrol stations

Fears of supply shortages have led to long queues at petrol stations in Tehran. Motorists in the Iranian capital were waiting at the petrol pumps in the middle of the night, residents said on Friday.

August 24, 2026 — US threatens sanctions on countries that don’t cut economic ties to Tehran

Despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s vow of an ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran, the US is holding off on imposing the biggest penalties.

Qatari Prime Minister Travels to Tehran as Iran War Nears Six-Month Mark

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been a key mediator in the conflict, even as his country has blamed Tehran for hundreds of missile and drone attacks.

Tehran aims to knock US out of Middle East before renewed attacks on Israel, expert tells 'Post'

On the Israeli side, Cooper said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likely trying to “spend” American military support while he has it.