US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington intensifies...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
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
Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is keyUS sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aim to pressure Iran and countries doing business with it, but their gradual app...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Gold hits over three-month high ahead of US inflation data, Fed chair speechGold prices have surged to a three-month high, driven by investor anticipation for upcoming US inflation data. The speech by Federal Reserv...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.28 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
New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its co...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territoryUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW U.S. Territory," pressi...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sightPresident Trump faces difficult choices in the ongoing Iran conflict. He is caught between granting Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflictYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concern...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
US military seeks 'creative' ways to pressure IranCentcom analysts are exploring creative and unconventional ways to pressure Iran. This move reflects a broader reassessment of US military ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Trump's closest Gulf allies are frustrated with his Iran war strategy: ReportGulf nations are frustrated by the lack of a clear US strategy against Iran, fearing further strikes on their energy facilities. While the ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Trump announces pause in Iran attack after Tehran reportedly seeks talks, links move to Hormuz reopeningUS -Iran war news: US President Trump has declared a suspension of military action against Iran, heeding requests from Tehran and other nat...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
US plans to send additional refuelling aircraft to Israel amid possible expansion of Iran ops: AxiosThe US administration is considering expanding its military campaign against Iran. Dozens of additional military refuelling aircraft may de...
18 Jul, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Trump’s Penrose stairs in Iran: Why ‘finishing the job’ is so hardUS President Trump's Iran strategy faces persistent challenges and limited strategic gains. Iran retains leverage through its ability to di...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
India seeks safe Hormuz passage for nine ships as truce faltersIn a strategic move, India is engaging Iran in talks to guarantee the safety of nine tankers loaded with crude oil and liquefied petroleum ...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Iran's Trump card: The risk premium hasn't gone. It just changed shapeA recent attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from fears of outright war to prolonged uncertainty. Iran'...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST