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US Threatens New Sanctions on Iran, Sparking Economic Concerns

The United States has threatened Iran with an "economic D-Day" and new sanctions, leading to long queues at petrol stations in Iran and concerns about the impact on its economy. China has expressed opposition to the US sanctions, while Egypt and Kurdistan have welcomed the US decision to remove Syria from the terrorism list.

24 Aug, 19:34 — 25 Aug, 18:41
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APVery High1d ago

Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions - AP News

Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions  AP News

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BBCHigh8h ago

'Money, not missiles': US launches financial attack on Iran

Washington announced what it described as an "economic D-Day" against Iran, widening current sanctions and targetting countries with business ties with the regime.

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bloombergHigh9h ago

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Facility, Expects Reply Soon

Pakistan said it has asked the US for a $10 billion facility and expects a response from Washington within a couple of months, as it seeks to capitalize on improved ties with the Trump administration.

By Bilal Hussain (News) and Tooba Khan

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NYTMostly Factual9h ago

U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors

The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.

By Raja Abdulrahim

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wsjHigh9h ago

New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive - WSJ

New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive  WSJ

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le-mondeHigh6h ago

Iran's purchasing power is slowly collapsing under US economic pressure

As Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran, the Iranian rial continues its downward spiral, and concerns spread across the markets. But behind the bleak economic statistics, households bear the brunt, cutting spending, savings and essential expenses.

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran

Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran Explainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties? China has denounced the threat of US sanctions for its trade with Iran, saying any such measures would be illegal, and warned it will take “all necessary measures” to protect its national interests. Beijing’s rejection of the US threat of secondary sanctions for any country or entity continuing to trade with Tehran had b...

By Julian Borger Senior international correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Qatar says US sanctions on Iran are unilateral

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday that the US sanctions on Iran are unilateral.

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cbcHigh10h ago

Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully

Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major ‌trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

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SCMPMostly Factual8h ago

US ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iran sends Tehranites queuing for petrol

Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission. Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, saying the “objective is to sever...

By Agence France-Presse

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DWHigh8h ago

The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks. Iranian business owners worry about their economic future

The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.

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France 24High9h ago

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated attacks of bombing across Iran failed to change the calculus'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Imran Bayoumi, Deputy Director & Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He sees the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy toward Iran as an attempt to seek economic leverage where military force has so far failed to produce any results. But its effectiveness rests on several unresolved assumptions. Chief among them is whether Washington can compel China, Iran’s largest oil customer, to comply despite Beijing’s growing economic resilience. Iran, mea...

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

America’s might has failed in Iran – an ‘economic D-Day’ is also unlikely to succeed

Editorial: As Donald Trump opens a new front in his Middle East war, it has become clear the foray is a bigger disaster for the United States than Vietnam or Pearl Harbor

By Editorial

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual10h ago

Beijing warns it will not sever ties with Iran after US vows ‘economic D-Day’

China threatened to retaliate against the US, after the Trump administration announced a fresh economic campaign to strangle the Iranian regime, which counts Beijing as a major trading partner.

By Lisa Visentin

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

Ray Dalio says the US faces a debt crisis ‘in three years, give or take two.’ 5 things Americans can do now

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual13h ago

US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country

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By Trisha Mahajan

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straits-timesMostly Factual13h ago

Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran? - The Straits Times

Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran?  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago

How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis

How long do Israel, the US, and the West want to give Iran to figure out ways to charge forward on the nuclear or ballistic missile issues with whatever it has left?

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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago

Long Petrol Queues In Tehran As US Tightens Economic Noose On Iran

Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked.

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moneycontrol15h ago

India-US 10-year bond yield spread narrows to historic lows: What it means for rupee, RBI and foreign flows - Moneycontrol.com

India-US 10-year bond yield spread narrows to historic lows: What it means for rupee, RBI and foreign flows  Moneycontrol.com

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual15h ago

Seoul assessing impact of expanded US sanctions on Iran

South Korea is assessing the potential impact of Washington's sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday, as concerns grow that the measures could push up global oil prices and add another source of friction between the United States and China. The US on Monday launched "Operation Economic Outcast," expanding the risk of secondary sanctions for third parties doing business with Iran in five key sectors — digital assets, technology, gold, aviation a

By The Korea Herald

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual14h ago

China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted

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seeking-alphaMixed8h ago

New home sales plunge more than expected in July

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gulf-newsMixed6h ago

Iran is running out of money. Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force a deal?

Iran is running out of money. Can Trump outlast Tehran

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national-uaeMixed9h ago

US terror-list removal to boost Syria–Israel confidence-building steps

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis

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khaleej-timesMixed8h ago

UAE welcomes Syria's removal from US state sponsors of terrorism list

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arab-newsMixed9h ago

President says Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US terror list - Arab News

President says Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US terror list  Arab News

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hurriyet-dailyMixed12h ago

Syria ‘shakes off dark stain’ with removal from US terror list, Sharaa says

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa hailed early on Aug. 25 the United States’ removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual18h ago

Naqvi says 'significant progress' made in talks with Iranian president to end conflict

Says discussion focused on tensions in Mideast, as well as steps needed by both sides for restoration of Islamabad MoU

By Web Desk

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Ahram OnlineMixed4h ago

Egypt welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list - Foreign Affairs - Egypt - Ahram Online

Egypt welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list - Foreign Affairs - Egypt  Ahram Online

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VnExpressMixed8h ago

Up to 200,000 foreigners set to lose US visas in largest revocation in history

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

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zerohedgeLow9h ago

Oil Falls Further As US Prepares Return Of Diplomats To Mideast Embassies

Oil Falls Further As US Prepares Return Of Diplomats To Mideast Embassies There continue to be clear signals that the White House is moving away from the potential for renewed military action and instead settling in for a long economic siege campaign targeting Iran, on a permanent basis. The avoidance of more bombs away and with all the risks and uncertainty of a military 'solution' has seen oil prices drop. Energy prices are weakening also amid positive signals from Pakistan's ...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed14h ago

Iran vows to fight back as US expands sanctions

Iran pledged Tuesday to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions intended to isolate its economy, expressing confidence that key trading partners would withstand pressure from Was...

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geo-newsMostly Factual17h ago

'Significant progress': Islamabad, Tehran discuss Hormuz reopening, 'expedited' end to Iran-US conflict

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir speaks during a meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, Iran, August 25, 2026. — X/@drpezeshkian2 CDF Munir, Iranian president discuss US-Iran conflict: Naqvi.CDF's meetings...

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saudi-gazetteMixed10h ago

Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the U.S. announcement confirming the decision and extended its sincere congratulations to the Syrian government and people. The Kingdom wished Syria lasting security, stability and prosperity, as well as continued progress in reconstruction and development in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of...

By Saudi Gazette

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rudawMixed6h ago

President Barzani hails US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsors list - Rudaw

President Barzani hails US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsors list  Rudaw

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lsm-englishMostly Factual8h ago

American military plane flies from Rīga to Moscow

A  Boeing C-17A Globemaster III US Air Force military transport aircraft departed Rīga Airport for Moscow in aggressor state Russia early on the morning of Tuesday, August 25th.

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Tehran TimesLow8h ago

Economy minister responds to new US sanctions: Offensive economic strategy prepared

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has stated that the government has formulated an offensive economic plan to counter US sanctions against the Iranian nation.

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graphic-ghanaMixed9h ago

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions - Graphic Online

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions  Graphic Online

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star-kenyaMixed14h ago

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism - the-star.co.ke

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism  the-star.co.ke

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press-tvLow9h ago

Iran defense chief warns of ‘expanding’ battlefield as US pushes economic war - PressTV

Iran defense chief warns of ‘expanding’ battlefield as US pushes economic war  PressTV

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doha-newsMixed11h ago

Qatar welcomes U.S. removal of Syria from terror list 

Doha hailed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its terror list, calling it a positive step towards stability in Syria and the wider region. Qatar has welcomed the…

By Halima Hashmi

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iceland-reviewMostly Factual9h ago

Silicon Valley: Iceland’s Ferrosilicon Gets a US Tariff Edge

Elkem says Iceland’s current zero-tariff access for ferrosilicon in the United States could improve its Grundartangi plant’s annual results by ISK 300–350 million. The post Silicon Valley: Iceland’s Ferrosilicon Gets a US Tariff Edge appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Iceland Review

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AP24 Aug, 19:34First to report

Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions - AP News

8h later
Reuters25 Aug, 03:39

Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister says - Reuters

express-tribune25 Aug, 04:07

Naqvi says 'significant progress' made in talks with Iranian president to end conflict

jutarnji-list25 Aug, 04:38

Pakistan i Iran ostvarili ‘značajan napredak‘ oko smirivanja sukoba na Bliskom istoku

geo-news25 Aug, 04:47

'Significant progress': Islamabad, Tehran discuss Hormuz reopening, 'expedited' end to Iran-US conflict

2h later
Korea Herald25 Aug, 07:01

Seoul assessing impact of expanded US sanctions on Iran

newsbeast25 Aug, 07:15

Το Πακιστάν και το Ιράν σημείωσαν «σημαντική πρόοδο» στις συνομιλίες τους – Στο επίκεντρο και το Ορμούζ

moneycontrol25 Aug, 07:36

India-US 10-year bond yield spread narrows to historic lows: What it means for rupee, RBI and foreign flows - Moneycontrol.com

channel-news-asia25 Aug, 07:49

China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted

naharnet25 Aug, 08:34

Turkey welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terror list

star-kenya25 Aug, 08:38

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism - the-star.co.ke

aktuality-sk25 Aug, 08:43

Turecko víta krok USA vyradiť Sýriu zo zoznamu štátov podporujúcich terorizmus

Daily Sabah25 Aug, 08:45

Iran vows to fight back as US expands sanctions

Times of India25 Aug, 08:52

US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country

straits-times25 Aug, 09:13

Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran? - The Straits Times

delfi-lt25 Aug, 10:03

JAV išbraukė Siriją iš terorizmą remiančių valstybių sąrašo

publico25 Aug, 10:05

Irão diz-se “preparado” para novas sanções americanas

hurriyet-daily25 Aug, 10:19

Syria ‘shakes off dark stain’ with removal from US terror list, Sharaa says

n1-bih25 Aug, 10:54

SAD ukinule Siriji status države sponzora terorizma nakon 47 godina

doha-news25 Aug, 11:01

Qatar welcomes U.S. removal of Syria from terror list 

index-hr25 Aug, 11:20

SAD prijeti partnerima Irana. Kina poručuje da će zaštititi svoje interese

The Guardian25 Aug, 11:43

China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran

saudi-gazette25 Aug, 12:15

Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list

ruv25 Aug, 12:22

Kínverjar telja viðskiptaþvinganir Bandaríkjanna ólöglegar

cbc25 Aug, 12:23

Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully

sydney-morning-herald25 Aug, 12:25

Beijing warns it will not sever ties with Iran after US vows ‘economic D-Day’

wsj25 Aug, 12:52

New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive - WSJ

faz25 Aug, 12:55

Erfolg für Damaskus: USA streichen Syrien von der Liste der Terrorsponsoren

zerohedge25 Aug, 13:00

Oil Falls Further As US Prepares Return Of Diplomats To Mideast Embassies

NYT25 Aug, 13:03

U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors

graphic-ghana25 Aug, 13:03

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions - Graphic Online

national-uae25 Aug, 13:05

US terror-list removal to boost Syria–Israel confidence-building steps

press-tv25 Aug, 13:16

Iran defense chief warns of ‘expanding’ battlefield as US pushes economic war - PressTV

bloomberg25 Aug, 13:25

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Facility, Expects Reply Soon

Barron's25 Aug, 13:27

Iranians Queue For Petrol After US Announces New Sanctions - Barron's

iceland-review25 Aug, 13:30

Silicon Valley: Iceland’s Ferrosilicon Gets a US Tariff Edge

danas25 Aug, 13:32

Mickoski: Severna Makedonija je ključna tačka američkih interesa na Balkanu, snažno podržavamo Trampa

arab-news25 Aug, 13:37

President says Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US terror list - Arab News

France 2425 Aug, 13:44

US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated attacks of bombing across Iran failed to change the calculus'

BBC25 Aug, 13:46

'Money, not missiles': US launches financial attack on Iran

news24-sa25 Aug, 13:49

Iran vows to resist widened US sanctions, says Washington seeks talks - News24

khaleej-times25 Aug, 13:55

UAE welcomes Syria's removal from US state sponsors of terrorism list

Tehran Times25 Aug, 13:58

Economy minister responds to new US sanctions: Offensive economic strategy prepared

DW25 Aug, 14:01

The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks. Iranian business owners worry about their economic future

seeking-alpha25 Aug, 14:02

New home sales plunge more than expected in July

vijesti-me25 Aug, 14:04

Iran prijeti odgovorom na sankcije

lsm-english25 Aug, 14:04

American military plane flies from Rīga to Moscow

der-standard25 Aug, 14:06

USA rufen "wirtschaftlichen D-Day" gegen den Iran aus

telex25 Aug, 14:25

Trump határtavat nevezne át, az ontariói kormányzó a valagán lévő ingatlanokat ajánlotta neki

Yahoo25 Aug, 14:30

Ray Dalio says the US faces a debt crisis ‘in three years, give or take two.’ 5 things Americans can do now

VnExpress25 Aug, 14:31

Up to 200,000 foreigners set to lose US visas in largest revocation in history

la-vanguardia25 Aug, 14:32

China amenaza con represalias si sus compañías se ven afectadas por las sanciones contra Irán

el-mundo25 Aug, 14:38

Un avión militar estadounidense vuela hacia Moscú

SCMP25 Aug, 14:44

US ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iran sends Tehranites queuing for petrol

ndtv25 Aug, 15:09

Long Petrol Queues In Tehran As US Tightens Economic Noose On Iran

Al Jazeera25 Aug, 15:17

Qatar says US sanctions on Iran are unilateral

iefimerida25 Aug, 15:22

Αλαλούμ στο Ιράν με τις αμερικανικές κυρώσεις -Πολίτες κάνουν ουρά έξω από τα βενζινάδικα της Τεχεράνης

naftemporiki25 Aug, 15:28

Ιράν: Ουρές έξω από τα πρατήρια καυσίμων μετά την ανακοίνωση κυρώσεων από τις ΗΠΑ

dhaka-tribune25 Aug, 15:31

Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions - Dhaka Tribune

le-monde25 Aug, 16:14

Iran's purchasing power is slowly collapsing under US economic pressure

rudaw25 Aug, 16:17

President Barzani hails US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsors list - Rudaw

der-spiegel25 Aug, 16:38

Syrien: Warum Israel trotz US-Widerstand weiter Ziele angreift

gulf-news25 Aug, 16:41

Iran is running out of money. Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force a deal?

1h later
de-volkskrant25 Aug, 17:52

China verzet zich tegen Amerikaanse sancties tegen Iran, waarnemers voorzien mislukking

The Independent25 Aug, 18:06

America’s might has failed in Iran – an ‘economic D-Day’ is also unlikely to succeed

jerusalem-post25 Aug, 18:17

How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis

Ahram Online25 Aug, 18:41

Egypt welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list - Foreign Affairs - Egypt - Ahram Online

vg25 Aug, 19:24

USA truer Iran med «økonomisk D-dag»: – Da må de ofre litt

2h later
n1-serbia25 Aug, 21:35Latest update

SAD prete novim sankcijama u Iranu: Teheran ne deluje uplašen, ali se od reakcije Kine strahuje