US ‘by no means’ ruling out kinetic strikes on Iran, including Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth saysUS War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington remains prepared to use military force against Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, while...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
US to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on 'economic D-Day'The United States is set to launch a significant financial offensive against Iran. This move aims to pressure countries to sever economic t...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister saysPakistan and Iran held talks focusing on the U.S.-Israeli war and peace. Discussions aimed to prevent escalation and reopen the Strait of H...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Trump will have to risk pain to make new Iran sanctions truly biteThe United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. C...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Iran’s rial plunges past 2 million per dollar as Trump unleashes ‘crushing economic operation’Iran’s rial has fallen to a record low, crossing 2 million per dollar on the unofficial market as US President Donald Trump escalates press...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources sayPakistan's army chief spoke with Donald Trump last week before visiting Tehran. This call occurred as the United States threatened major ec...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 24): Crude oil slips below $93 ahead of US sanctions announcement on Iran. What are experts saying?US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impo...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Oil falls ahead of US announcement on new Iran sanctionsOil prices experienced a decline as investors braced for impending U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran. With these sanctions likely to create furt...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will failIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has dismissed threatened US sanctions as a sign of desperation, insisting they will fail to defeat T...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
'Entering the endgame': US Treasury Secy Bessent says "economic D-Day" begins against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran, saying Washington will use its full range of powers to s...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir heads to Tehran as US plans ‘toughest’ Iran sanctionsPakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday. He leads a delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace....
23 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US changes courseIran's Mohsen Rezaei stated the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until US behavior changes. He claimed America relies on economic pressure a...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
'Abysmal return to full-scale classic colonialism...': Iran slams latest slew of US sanctionsIran's foreign ministry spokesperson condemned new United States economic sanctions as unlawful.He stated these sanctions represent an extr...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Iran says it has built ‘solid defensive shield’ amid US tensionsIran's defense chief stated the nation has built a strong shield against threats. He described the country's strategy as intelligent and ef...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctionsThe Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid a protracted war. This strategy aims to force Tehran's capitulation...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, warns nations aiding Tehran of 'tremendous' consequencesPresident Trump announced a severe economic operation targeting Iran's financial lifelines. He warned any nation aiding Iran would face sig...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST