Oil trades lower even as Bessent promises ‘economic D-Day’ announcement on Iran
One key is how any new U.S. sanctions might affect China, the No. 1 buyer of Iranian crude oil.
Finance
marketwatch.com
24.08.2026
US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on population
Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of im
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
Oil falls ahead of US announcement of new sanctions on Iran
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026
U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
World
npr.org
24.08.2026
"The Times of Israel": The US asked for Pakistan's help to bring Iran back to the negotiating table
Last week, US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan's Ground Forces, Asim Munir, on the eve of his visit to Tehran today.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know
Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and allegi
World
euronews.com
24.08.2026
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new ener
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”
World
abcnews.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
Treasury secretary expected to detail new round of economics sanctions on Iran
With military and diplomatic means to end the war with Iran stalling, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to explain a new round of economic pressure measures on Iran Monday.
World
npr.org
24.08.2026
Shares, oil dip as US sanctions on Iran loom
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
24.08.2026
Iran's medicine crisis prices patients out of treatment
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine shortages persist, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment th
Finance
dw.com
24.08.2026
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
Finance
dw.com
24.08.2026
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
World
dw.com
24.08.2026
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
The transfer of a large amount of drugs from Iran to Azerbaijan was prevented, 3 people were detained
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
The transfer of a large amount of drugs from Iran to Azerbaijan was prevented
Smuggling route of 55 kilograms 105 grams of narcotics and 1000 psychotropic Methadone M-40 tablets in the service territory of the "Horadiz" border detachment of the State Border Service (DSS)
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026