Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partnersThe United States is pressuring Iraq to curb its financial dealings with Iran. Washington has sanctioned Iraqi banks involved in trade with...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations: ReportEmbassies slated to restore higher staffing levels include those in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait, ac...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM 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
$20 million: The cost of shipping oil through Strait of Hormuz, TotalEnergies CEO saysShipping oil cargoes via the Strait of Hormuz costs approximately twenty million dollars. This significant freight expense creates wide mar...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Fewer than 20 ships cross Strait of Hormuz over weekend as US-Iran blockades choke key oil routeFewer than twenty commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Initial data showed four vessels crossed on Sunday and...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hitIran warns of devastating retaliation against new United States sanctions. United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent plans the toughest fi...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.28 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
"We do not accept the use of Iraqi territory to attack any country": Iraqi President Nizar Amidi"We are keen to prevent Iraq from becoming involved in the war. The country most affected by the war is Iraq. We do not accept the use of I...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Iran allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through Hormuz Strait: state mediaTehran has allowed Iraqi oil tankers passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows repeated requests from Baghdad over the pa...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Iran grants permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of HormuzIran has taken a pivotal step by permitting Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows a series of request...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Iran backs Iraq’s sovereignty as Baghdad seeks to bring militias under state controlIran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated Iran supports Iraqi consensus and independence. Economic cooperation will advance with an upcomin...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as US ramps up economic pressureUS Iran war news: Iran's parliament speaker urged planning to overcome "unjust sanctions" after new US measures. Scott Bessent announced th...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 21): Crude oil nears $95 as Iran peace deal hopes fade. What are experts saying?Crude oil Price today: An earlier peace deal between the sides expired this week, with neither side making efforts to resume talks. U.S. Pr...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supplyOil prices are maintaining their momentum, showing potential for a second consecutive week of gains. The escalating tensions between the US...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through HormuzOil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Str...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM's officeIraq will investigate a drone attack on the Kurdistan prime minister's office. Iran denied involvement and called the incident a ploy to ha...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territoryIran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claims. Trump stated he would declare the strait US t...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST