U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding pressure on Iran beyond military tensions, increasingly targeting the country’s economic lifelines and international trade.
A former economic adviser to Iran’s central bank, Mehrdad Sepahvand, pushed back against claims that Iran’s economy is close to collapse. However, he warned that the United Arab Emirates’ decision to cut trade ties with Iran…
Reports cited by Al Arabiya said the United States and Iran had agreed to extend a 60-day period aimed at keeping negotiations alive and reducing tensions.
The extension was reportedly intended to give both sides more time to address key disputes, including Iran’s…
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are escalating as Iran rejects President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States controls the strategic waterway.
Iran has pushed back against Trump’s comments, insisting that the Strait remains under Iranian control.
Iran has rejected U.S. claims that the Strait of Hormuz is under control, saying the strategic waterway remains effectively blocked.
Ship traffic through the Strait has fallen to near three-month lows, highlighting the continued disruption to global shipping.
The…
The U.S. military fired on a ship accused of attempting to breach its blockade around Iran, marking a further escalation of tensions in the region.
U.S. forces reportedly warned the vessel before firing to stop it. The incident highlights the growing risks…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking compensation for damage suffered during the recent five-month military conflict.
Trump rejected the demand, arguing that Iran should instead compensate the U.S. and others for deaths and damage caused by Iranian attacks and…
U.S. President Donald Trump said the situation with Iran is progressing positively, stating that “Things are moving along very nicely.”
His comments indicate that diplomatic discussions are continuing, though no final agreement has been reached.
Meanwhile, Iran has…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is a possibility that an agreement to restore “freedom of movement” through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. However, he emphasized that negotiations are still ongoing and…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has canceled a planned military attack on Iran after both sides reached agreement on the basic framework of a potential deal.
According to Trump, the agreement outlines key terms aimed at reducing tensions, though negotiations are still…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran claimed it launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Shortly afterward, Egypt reported that a drone struck two ships at the Mediterranean port of Damietta.
The incident marks the first reported attack…