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Trump risks China blowback with plan to choke Iran’s economy

Beijing — the main buyer of Iranian oil — will provide the biggest test of Washington's determination to follow through on its plan.

World japantimes.co.jp 22.08.2026

Trump said that Iran is not ready for a "good deal".

US President Donald Trump said that Iran is under severe economic pressure and in an extremely difficult situation, but Tehran is not ready to agree on the "correct" terms of the deal.

Azerbaijan report.az 21.08.2026

Iran’s president calls to end war with US from ‘position of strength’

Masoud Pezeshkian’s comments reflect debate within regime over how much economic pressure the Islamic republic can endure

Finance ft.com 21.08.2026

The foreign ministers of Oman and Iran discussed security issues in Hormuz

Azerbaijan apa.az 21.08.2026

Iran's Foreign Minister said that Trump's large-scale sanctions are doomed

Azerbaijan apa.az 21.08.2026

Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran

The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign​ against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

World cbsnews.com 21.08.2026

War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran

The US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.

World aljazeera.com 21.08.2026

Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media

Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.

World cbsnews.com 21.08.2026

Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets

The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.

World aljazeera.com 21.08.2026

US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war

Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.

World aljazeera.com 21.08.2026

Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily

The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.

World npr.org 21.08.2026

Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom

President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom.

World npr.org 21.08.2026

Azerbaijan-Iran trade turnover rises 1.9% in Jan-July

Azerbaijan trend.az 21.08.2026

Japanese inflation picks up as Iran war disruption bites

Accelerating price growth raises expectations on BoJ to increase rates at September meeting

Finance ft.com 21.08.2026

US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign

The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro

World france24.com 21.08.2026

Iran, the economy and mending fences: Top takeaways from Trump interview with friend-turned-foe Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer turned key witness against him, said it was their first public conversation in eight years

World independent.co.uk 21.08.2026

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

World bbc.co.uk 21.08.2026

Iran's ultimatum from the US to its allies: They must either support Washington or face sanctions

US economic pressure on Iran reduces the likelihood of a resumption of large-scale military operations.

Azerbaijan report.az 20.08.2026

Iran strongly reacts to new U.S. sanctions

Azerbaijan trend.az 20.08.2026

Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy

The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

World bbc.co.uk 20.08.2026