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
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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
Scott Bessent Steadied the Bond Market — President Trump’s Iran Threat Wiped It Out in Less Than a Day
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reacted to the US economic sanctions against Iran
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
In Iran, contact with foreigners could soon be a crime
A new bill would impose sweeping restrictions and penalties for ties with foreign institutions and contacts with foreign-based media, making it even more difficult to access information within Iran.
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Iran target new agricultural projects at business forum
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
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 claims U.S. shifts to economic pressure after military approach fails
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows
Some 374 million barrels of oil exited the Gulf during 60-day window covered by MoU, Kpler data shows.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Iran step up efforts to boost transit and cargo flows
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Iran: A ‘war of choice’ no longer worth the cost
When a war of choice begins from mistaken assumptions, its strategic payoff deteriorates rapidly.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the tableDonald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolat
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026