Trump’s Iran Sanctions Test Whether US or China Will Blink First
Donald Trump's threat to punish Iran is putting both China and the U.S. in a tough spot ahead of Xi's visit.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Bessent unveils new effort to cripple Iran’s economy
The move marks the Trump administration’s latest attempt to force an end to an increasingly unpopular war that has stretched into its sixth month.
Politics
politico.com
24.08.2026
Iran's Rial Slump Sets Stage for Donald Trump's Economic 'D-Day'
Iran's record-low rial gives Trump's sanctions a weakened target, but enforcement abroad will decide how hard they bite.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Iran Publishes Vessel Blacklist for Strait of Hormuz, Warns of Seizure
The announcement marks another escalation in Iran's efforts to exert greater control over the key waterway.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.
Politics
npr.org
23.08.2026
Ukraine and Iran Wars Expose the Flaws in Nuclear Deterrence | Opinion
Kyiv and Tehran's attacks on their nuclear-armed opponents have yet again shown that deterrence is a failure.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Iran's Defeat by Trump in 3 Devastating Charts—and What Happens Next
Iran is losing the economic war. Can Donald Trump turn that into the bigger victory he seeks?
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic in the region.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Donald Trump Contradicts Adviser Jared Kushner on Iran: Where Talks Stand
"The U.S. currently does not have a strategy, and this is why the messaging is not coherent," one expert told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'
Trump threatened to bomb Oman and demanded Iran's surrender as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expired with no deal over the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics
foxnews.com
18.08.2026
U.S. Airman Says He Would Accept Punishment for Protesting Iran War
Major Watson characterized the war in Iran as an act of American aggression and compared the U.S. military actions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.07.2026
Trump’s Threatened New Front in Iran War Could Strain U.S. Forces
President Trump has said he would expand the war if the Iran-backed Houthi militants launched additional attacks.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.07.2026
Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation. The pilot and gunner were safely rescued.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks
With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran’s nuclear program.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.05.2026
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Will the Iran War Backlash Save Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky?
A view from Thomas Massie’s district in Kentucky.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.05.2026