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U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Dollar Access as Conflict Reaches Six Months

As the U.S.-backed conflict with Iran enters its sixth month, Washington has imposed new financial sanctions designed to cut Tehran off from critical U.S. dollar networks. The escalating economic warfare coincides with mounting casualties, regional instability, and shifting political attention from the White House.

28 Aug, 06:28 — 28 Aug, 17:47
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BBCHigh11h ago

Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?

The BBC's Tom Bateman breaks down what Trump has accomplished during the six month war with Iran.

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NYTMostly Factual9h ago

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

By Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati

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bloombergHigh10h ago

Iran Says Getting US Diplomacy Back on Track Not Impossible

Iran’s top diplomat said resuming diplomacy with the US “isn’t impossible,” after what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar, a mediator in the war between Washington and Tehran.

By Patrick Sykes

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wapoMostly Factual9h ago

Trump promised a short Iran war. Six months later, he has few good options.

The Iran war has become a major feature of Trump’s second term, buffeting his standing with voters at home and eroding the U.S. position in the Middle East.

By Michael Birnbaum

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

6 months of war on Iran

The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down.

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cbcHigh1h ago

Iran war hits 6-month milestone with Trump's attention largely elsewhere

A number of U.S. lawmakers called on Donald Trump to end the war with Iran as it reached its six-month mark on Friday, while the U.S. president has given off mixed signals regarding the state of the conflict.

By Chris Iorfida

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cnbcMostly Factual7h ago

U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare

The U.S. has shifted to a campaign of economic warfare, after a dozen waves of airstrikes in July failed to force Tehran to abandon its claim to Hormuz.

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SCMPMostly Factual51m ago

As Iran war hits six-month mark, Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’

President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on Friday as the US-Israel war against Iran reaches the six-month mark, a notable milestone for a conflict that the Republican leader repeatedly assured Americans would be a “little excursion” lasting a matter of weeks. The war is not over, though Trump claims that through bombs and blockade, he has already devastated Iran’s leadership, military and economy. And this week his administration said it would turn its focus to...

By Associated Press

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globe-and-mailHigh7h ago

Iran war mediators step up efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran agrees to draw up list of conditions to restore normal traffic after Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation

By Elwely Elwelly and Eman Abouhassira

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

The Latest: Iran war reaches its six-month mark as Trump shifts focus

President Donald Trump has reached an awkward moment in his second term as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran began six months ago Friday

By The Associated Press

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national-postMostly Factual5h ago

Iran says getting U.S. diplomacy back on track not impossible

President Donald Trump has signaled he will not lift a blockade of Iranian ports — a key demand of Tehran’s — just to restart talks

By Bloomberg News

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haaretzMostly Factual3h ago

Analysis • The June deal isn't dead, even as Trump and Iran ramp up their economic war - Haaretz

Analysis • The June deal isn't dead, even as Trump and Iran ramp up their economic war  Haaretz

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual55m ago

US announces new Iran sanctions; Tehran hits back, calls them 'state terrorism'

The US Treasury Department announced additional targeted Iran-related measures.

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months - The Straits Times

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual30m ago

US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions

The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”

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irish-independent6h ago

Trump’s war in Iran six months on: Thousands dead, economic chaos and a region in flames

More than 8,000 people across the region have been killed since February

By James C. Reynolds

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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

After Six Months, US-Iran War Has Reached Its Endgame - A Costly Stalemate

It has been six months since US and Israeli forces attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and maiming his son and successor.

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gulf-newsMixed3h ago

What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, August 28

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arab-newsMixed7h ago

Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctions - Arab News

Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctions  Arab News

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war began six months ago

By Reuters

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months - Dhaka Tribune

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months  Dhaka Tribune

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protothema-enMixed3h ago

The numbers of the War in Iran: 7,900 dead, oil up 22%, only 7 ships a day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, $37.5 billion cost for the US

Six months after the US & Israeli attack on Tehran, the figures from the conflict, which still has no visible end, reveal the scale of the consequences for the parties involved The post The numbers of the War in Iran: 7,900 dead, oil up 22%, only 7 ships a day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, $37.5 billion cost for the US appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

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vanguard-ngMixed7h ago

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. The post Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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azernewsLow6h ago

Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz

Iran has agreed to prepare a list of conditions for the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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digi2428 Aug, 04:32First to report

Războiul cu Iranul și blocarea Strâmtorii Ormuz zdruncină OPEC+: alianța pierde influența asupra pieței petrolului

1h later
dnevnik-bg28 Aug, 05:47

След шест месеца войната в Иран достигна скъпа патова ситуация

naftemporiki28 Aug, 06:08

Έξι μήνες για μια «τρύπα» στο νερό

ndtv28 Aug, 06:28

After Six Months, US-Iran War Has Reached Its Endgame - A Costly Stalemate

BBC28 Aug, 06:34

Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?

index-hr28 Aug, 06:36

Hrvatska eurozastupnica: Sramotna objava šefa skupštine države koja želi u EU

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bloomberg28 Aug, 07:57

Iran Says Getting US Diplomacy Back on Track Not Impossible

rudaw28 Aug, 08:48

Iran signals openness to diplomacy as Trump dismisses talks - Rudaw

NYT28 Aug, 08:58

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

wapo28 Aug, 09:00

Trump promised a short Iran war. Six months later, he has few good options.

orf28 Aug, 09:16

Iran: Diplomatie könnte wieder in Gang kommen

express-tribune28 Aug, 09:37

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

dhaka-tribune28 Aug, 10:02

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months - Dhaka Tribune

arab-news28 Aug, 10:25

Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctions - Arab News

vanguard-ng28 Aug, 10:36

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

dh-les-sports28 Aug, 10:44

Après six mois de guerre, l'Iran se dit toujours ouvert à la diplomatie

globe-and-mail28 Aug, 10:50

Iran war mediators step up efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

cnbc28 Aug, 10:55

U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare

irish-independent28 Aug, 11:30

Trump’s war in Iran six months on: Thousands dead, economic chaos and a region in flames

tagesschau28 Aug, 11:33

Amerikaner besorgt wegen wirtschaftlicher Folgen des Iran-Kriegs

moneycontrol28 Aug, 11:46

Iran says talks with US possible if Washington ends ‘coercion’; Trump rules out immediate dialogue - Moneycontrol.com

azernews28 Aug, 11:52

Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz

national-post28 Aug, 12:37

Iran says getting U.S. diplomacy back on track not impossible

2h later
gulf-news28 Aug, 14:32

What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, August 28

straits-times28 Aug, 14:39

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months - The Straits Times

protothema-en28 Aug, 14:54

The numbers of the War in Iran: 7,900 dead, oil up 22%, only 7 ships a day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, $37.5 billion cost for the US

balkan-web28 Aug, 15:01

Gjashtë muaj luftë SHBA-Izrael kundër Iranit/ Mijëra të vrarë, kriza e naftës dhe Ngushtica e Hormuzit në ngërç

Al Jazeera28 Aug, 15:09

6 months of war on Iran

haaretz28 Aug, 15:13

Analysis • The June deal isn't dead, even as Trump and Iran ramp up their economic war - Haaretz

klix-ba28 Aug, 15:44

Trump tvrdi više nema iranskih mina u Hormuzu: To čudo radi i otvoreno je, iranski odgovor je veoma blag

The Independent28 Aug, 15:54

The Latest: Iran war reaches its six-month mark as Trump shifts focus

24ur28 Aug, 16:18

Šest mesecev vojne: 7900 mrtvih, 5500 napadov in desetine milijard dolarjev

die-presse28 Aug, 16:52

Der neue Plan für die Straße von Hormuz – doch Trumps Zustimmung ist ungewiss [premium]

cbc28 Aug, 17:13

Iran war hits 6-month milestone with Trump's attention largely elsewhere

el-universal-english28 Aug, 17:15

Guerra en Irán cumple medio año; Trump decía que acabaría rápido y 6 meses después afirma que "no hay prisa"

hindustan-times28 Aug, 17:21

US announces new Iran sanctions; Tehran hits back, calls them 'state terrorism'

SCMP28 Aug, 17:26

As Iran war hits six-month mark, Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’

jerusalem-post28 Aug, 17:47Latest update

US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions