#Iran
804 articles with this tag
EconomyGlobal Energy Supplies at Risk as Iran Threatens Vital Strait of Hormuz
Iran's security chief has threatened to block all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if neighboring nations join a US economic crackdown, raising concerns over global energy supplies.
PoliticsTop Iranian Security Official Signals Hardline Readiness to Shift to the Offense
Top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei stated that US economic pressure will fail and signaled Tehran's readiness to adopt a more aggressive posture.
EconomyIran Warns of Seismic Retaliation Against Nations Joining US Economic War
Iran has threatened severe retaliation against any nation joining the United States' economic war, raising tensions across the Gulf region as new sanctions loom.
PoliticsProposed Iraqi PMF Law Threatens State Sovereignty and Deepens Iran-Backed Militia Influence
A proposed Iraqi law aiming to institutionalize the Popular Mobilisation Forces as a permanent security body has sparked concerns over state sovereignty and rising tensions with the US.
PoliticsAmid Economic and Political Turmoil, Iranian Women Continue to Defy Hardliner Hijab Enforcement
Iranian women are increasingly defying hardline efforts to enforce mandatory hijab laws, even as state authorities and conservative clerics step up pressure and business closures.
EconomyIran Facing 'Full-Scale' Conflict Amid Impending US Sanctions, Says President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is in a full-scale war amid severe economic challenges and upcoming US sanctions.
PoliticsDonald Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz 'New American Territory' as Iranian Leaders Convene
U.S. President Donald Trump posted that the Strait of Hormuz is 'new American territory' on social media, following statements from Iranian leaders regarding regional security and ending the war.
EconomyIran Issues Strong Warning Against Nations Joining US Economic D-Day
Iran threatens countries that join the US 'economic D-Day' in a newly released video.
PoliticsIran Issues Stark Warning to Neighboring Nations Against Joining US Economic Campaign
Iran has warned neighboring countries that they will be treated as enemies if they join a US-led economic campaign against Tehran amid ongoing hostilities.
EconomyIran Allows Special Passage for Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has permitted a select number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following persistent requests from Baghdad, as regional nations navigate ongoing conflict and export challenges.
Breaking NewsInside Iran's Wartime Defense Industry: Production Surges Amid US Economic and Military Pressure
Despite intense US and Israeli bombardments and severe economic pressure, Iran has significantly scaled up its domestic weapons production through dispersed underground facilities.
EconomyStrait of Hormuz Traffic Reaches 20 Percent of Pre-War Levels as US Navy Secures Key Shipping Routes
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reached 20 percent of pre-war averages as the US Navy secures vital shipping routes and facilitates millions of barrels of oil exports.
PoliticsIran Condemns Trump’s Economic Threats as a Return to Classic Colonialism
Iran has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's threats of new economic sanctions, labeling the move as a return to full-scale colonialism and economic coercion.
Breaking NewsIsraeli Settlers Target West Bank Quarry with Arson Attack on Heavy Machinery
Israeli settlers set fire to heavy machinery at a West Bank quarry, amid broader discussions regarding potential US economic isolation of Iran.
PoliticsWhy Iran’s Threats to Southeast Europe Pose New Risks to Global Security
Tehran's recent threats to southeastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, highlight the expanding geopolitical risks and potential strategic fallout of the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
EconomyIran Condemns Impending US Sanctions as a Threat to Global Sovereignty and Classic Colonialism
Iran has condemned impending US sanctions as an assault on global sovereignty and a return to colonialism, amid escalating tensions and stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
PoliticsA Week of Escalation: Diplomatic Breakdown and Rising Tensions as US-Iran Peace Deadline Passes
Following the expiration of a 60-day peace talk deadline, tensions between the US and Iran escalated this week with threats of economic warfare, new sanctions, and shifting military deployments.
PoliticsUS-Oman Relations Strain as Muscat Navigates Delicate Balance Between Washington and Tehran
Oman's longstanding diplomatic balancing act between the US and Iran faces severe pressure after President Donald Trump threatened the Sultanate over negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
PoliticsStrategic Shift: United States Weighs Economic Isolation Against Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions
Amid ongoing regional conflicts and discussions of potential war, strategic assessments indicate the United States could shift its focus toward economically isolating Iran.
EconomyWhy China and Russia Complicate Donald Trump's Strategy to Isolate Iran
President Donald Trump has threatened severe economic consequences for nations aiding Iran, but analysts argue that strong trade ties with China and Russia will hinder Washington's isolation strategy.
PoliticsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Historic Economic Isolation and Toughest Sanctions Ever on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will enforce unprecedented economic isolation and the toughest sanctions in history against Iran amid escalating tensions.
PoliticsUS Re-designates Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group and Unveils Sweeping New Sanctions
The US has re-designated Lebanese Hezbollah as a terrorist group and announced new sanctions targeting a cash-transfer network, while preparing further economic isolation against Iran.
EconomyPentagon Surges Missile and Air-Defense Spending Amid Shifting Warfare Demands
The Pentagon's budget request for financial year 2027 reveals massive funding increases for missiles and air-defense systems, driven by the evolving demands of modern warfare and the ongoing US war with Iran.
PoliticsMiddle East Update: US Signals New Phase in Iran Conflict as Regional Tensions and Dubai Investments Rise
The US outlines new economic measures against Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions, while Dubai property investments surge and UAE schools prepare for the new term.