Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit already-struggling economy
Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while t
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25.08.2026
Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war
The talks were held during a daylong diplomatic mission to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief and interior minister.
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25.08.2026
Gold price hits three-month high amid fears over Iran war and Trump economy
Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plansBusiness live – latest updatesGold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as
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25.08.2026
Iran claims there is a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump
The clip claimed that an unnamed young woman had evaded Secret Service protection and met privately with Barron Trump, according to a report
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons
Netanyahu’s coalition is trailing in opinion polls two months before an October 27 general election
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25.08.2026
The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure
Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Netanyahu got his Iran war but maybe not his desired result
After six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period l, free app or d
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25.08.2026
Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China
Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting Chinese companies.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Secret Service responds to reports of Iranian threat against Trump's son Barron
The Secret Service responded after Iranian state media published a video that appeared to threaten President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.
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25.08.2026
U.S. widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,”
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france24.com
24.08.2026
US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll
Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Video: Iran reacts to US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions
Iran’s Minister of Economy Ali Madani-Zadeh has responded to the US announcement of a new economic pressure campaign.
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24.08.2026
US launches 'operation economic outcast' as Washington targets Iran's 'enablers'
Any entity that "facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.
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euronews.com
24.08.2026
Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.
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foxnews.com
24.08.2026
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to sign on
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a wave of new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran, after threatening the Islamic Republic with “an economic D-Day.”
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nbcnews.com
24.08.2026
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
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24.08.2026
Bessent to speak as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
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cbsnews.com
24.08.2026