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
Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran?
Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
Trump unveils White House helipad as he obsesses over renovations amid Iran war: ‘I love construction’
Trump takes time from his day to marvel at the granite and grass being used in his White House makeover
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
NATO: Alliance countries are ready to face any threat from Iran
NATO is ready to respond to threats from Iran to its member countries in the event of strikes on US military facilities in Europe.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic in the region.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran
Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
19.08.2026
War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE
After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says
The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further ris
World
euronews.com
19.08.2026
Erdogan discussed the US-Iran war with the Prime Minister of Japan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Iran threatens to attack US targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, says report
Data shows that traffic through the shipping route remains at a standstill despite Trump saying it is open for business
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Iran bars two French diplomats from entering country over alleged misconduct
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Iran discuss strengthening consular cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
U.K. Inflation Surges as Iran War Threatens Further Price Pressures
Finance
wsj.com
19.08.2026