Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.08.2026
Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat targeting Barron Trump, agency says
A video aired on Iranian state media depicts locations tied to Barron Trump and offers a suggested $10 million reward for his exact location.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Trump's Biggest Middle East Crisis Looms Not in Iran, But Among Two Allies
A former U.S. official told Newsweek that "in one sense, the likelihood of conflict is quite high" between Israel and Turkey.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Ex-White House Adviser Sounds Alarm Over Iran's Growing Cyber War on US
The U.S. needs to be ready for attacks to “increase in severity,” Jake Braun told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
An ‘Economic D-Day’ That Must Overcome a Troubled History
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Trump Removes Syria's Terrorism Label—Map of Countries Still on List
With Syria's removal, the last three nations designated by the U.S. as state sponsors of terrorism are Iran, Cuba and North Korea.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Trump Admin Launches 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions on Iran: Key Actions
Trump launches "Economic D-Day" against Iran, targeting oil, shipping, crypto and foreign partners with sweeping new sanctions.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Iran-linked hackers suspected in UK power-plant shutdown after alleged Minnesota water attack
Iran-linked hackers allegedly forced a British power generator offline for four days, weeks after striking over 30 community water systems in Minnesota.
Politics
foxnews.com
24.08.2026
U.S. to Unveil Broader Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
Politics
nytimes.com
24.08.2026
Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
Politics
nytimes.com
24.08.2026
Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt
Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an "Economic D-Day" the same week the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion.
Politics
npr.org
22.08.2026
Donald Trump's Economic War Pushes Iran Toward a Dangerous Limit
An Iranian expert told Newsweek "if the economic situation becomes truly critical," the answer may be "major" military escalation.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
El-Sayed booked for major Islamic convention alongside clerics with radical pasts
Abdul El-Sayed will share the stage with Muslim leaders who prayed for Hamas victory and Iranian success at the ISNA annual convention this weekend.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.08.2026
Donald Trump's Apocalyptic Threats Fall Flat with Iran
"From Tehran’s perspective, American unpredictability has become unreliability," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Weary U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
On Nuclear Weapons, Trump Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
There are 57 reasons why Trump's handling of North Korea and Iran is not the same.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
After Iran, Trump and His Republicans Face Their Own Economic D-Day
As prices bite and debt hits $40T, Trump's plan to inflict economic pain on Iran could leave the GOP with a nasty bill of its own.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026