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
Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and vows sanctions against any nation helping Tehran
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Head of the Central Bank of Iran: The US has not yet opened our frozen funds
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Iran risks losing key economic lifeline with UAE halting trade
The UAE said "escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security" had prompted its decision.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts
Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Amid the Iran war, the U.S. has pivoted it's geopolitical attention away from Asia
A decade ago, the U.S. was still in its "pivot to Asia." Today, as conflicts in the Middle East suck up American military resources, analysts say that pivot is over — or never really began.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
Ghalibaf: Iran must be ready for confrontation in order for negotiations with the United States to be successful
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026