What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look likeThe US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-Chin...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas pricesIran has rejected US claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and demanded Washington accept its conditions before shipping resumes. The...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on IranTransit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blo...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in HormuzShip traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifiesThe United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprece...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
'Compulsive addiction to sanctions': Iran accuses US of being 'incapable' of pursuing diplomacyIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the US of being “addicted” to sanctions, saying Washington resorts t...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Donald Trump turns Iran’s compensation demand back on Tehran, oil jumps 4%US Iran war news: Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for conflict victims. Iranian representatives had initially sought damages f...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Trump says US is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic painUS President Donald Trump stated his administration is observing economic pressures on Iran. Military strikes and sanctions have been impos...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Iran's leaders believe a victory is within reach, and that time is on their sideIran believes military pressure will force the United States to accept its control. The nation is betting that time and global energy price...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM 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
Oil slips, heads for weekly loss as Hormuz deal uncertainty persistsOil prices declined as investors weighed prospects of reopening the Strait of Hormuz against persistent geopolitical risks. Markets also aw...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 7): Crude oil rises above $83 as Strait of Hormuz deadlock continues. Here’s whyOil prices climbed for a second session on Friday due to renewed Hormuz Strait concerns. Iran proposed restricting hostile vessels and impo...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources sayA proposed Iran-Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz control faces significant challenges. U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses imped...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM 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
Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal isIran's leaders exhibit unity on war strategy but differ on the ultimate objective. Ultra-hardliners seek total victory, while pragmatists p...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctionsThe United States has imposed new sanctions on nine firms and four individuals. These entities are linked to Iranian financier Babak Zanjan...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.51 PM IST