Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
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nytimes.com
20.08.2026
Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran
Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Trump's approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: 'More work to do'
President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 33% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll as 80% of respondents expect the Iran war to go on indefinitely.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Pete Hegseth Accused of Covering Up USS Abraham Lincoln Resupply Problems
President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of low morale aboard an aircraft carrier key to the Iran War.
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newsweek.com
19.08.2026
France expels 2 Iranian diplomats in escalating row with Tehran
The French foreign ministry accused authorities in Iran of assaulting embassy employees last month.
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politico.eu
19.08.2026
Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
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newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
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nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Harvard, NYU among 30 universities hit with Pentagon foreign-tie audit deadline
The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to audit foreign ties or risk losing federal funding, targeting entities linked to China, Russia and Iran.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump Lashes Out as Preliminary Deal With Iran Expires
President Trump took aim at Oman, a U.S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.
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nytimes.com
17.08.2026
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
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nytimes.com
17.08.2026
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with off
Politics
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
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nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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nytimes.com
15.08.2026
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted themIt’s a shame Nigel Farage ducked the announcement of his
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
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nytimes.com
26.07.2026
Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".
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bbc.co.uk
26.07.2026
From Celebration to Escalation: How Trump’s Iran Cease-Fire Collapsed
The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.
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nytimes.com
25.07.2026
How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections
President Trump and Republicans can’t seem to escape the political fallout of the conflict.
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nytimes.com
25.07.2026
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Politics
nytimes.com
10.06.2026