Iranian FM Araghchi says Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ will bring ‘further defeat’ to US
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi says Trump’s “economic D-Day” is a diversion from America’s debt crisis and warns it will fuel hostility toward Iranians.
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Trump announces economic warfare against Iran as Syria denies Israel's claims of Turkish forces
Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, promises consequences to any country providing aid
Lebanon hands Assad-era general to Syria in first such transfer since Assad’s fall
US military created secret path through Hormuz, 10 million barrels of oil pass daily - report
US President Donald Trump told reporters "The Strait is open. A lot of boats are coming through, adding that "We are getting a lot of oil out."
Iran plans to weaken Kurdish forces in Iraq to prevent disarmament of militias, maintain control
Iran will use the militias to do whatever is necessary to preserve its role in Iraq, while also aiming to weaken its Kurdish rivals in the country.
Israel, Turkey maneuver toward potential clash over influence in Syria - analysis
Rhetoric is one thing. Action is another. The bombing of Syria is not entirely new. Israel carried out thousands of airstrikes before the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military presence before strikes
The call, which the sources said took place on August 14, came days before Israel launched airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the north of the country on Tuesday.
‘Armed to the teeth’: Syria buildup, Ankara involvement necessitated Israeli strikes - experts say
Ankara rejected allegations made by Jerusalem that the deployment of Turkish forces violated the “status quo” and posed a threat to Israel’s security.
Syria says it can stop buying wheat abroad, but analysts say the reality is more complicated
Economist Yafa Nawaf said sustainably eliminating the need for wheat imports depends on continued support for producers, access to fertilizer and seed, affordable fuel, and more.
Iran establishes Tehran court for ‘moral security’ as it tightens monitoring of hijab compliance
BBC Persian reported that the announcement comes amid the renewed presence of morality police and heightened street harassment of women perceived to be violating Iran’s compulsory dress code.
UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks
The decision follows a spate of attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US.
Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base
The Prime Minister's Office warned Tuesday that a Turkish troop deployment at a Syrian airbase would violate the existing "status quo" and pose an intolerable threat to Israel's security.
Israeli authorities detain PA's Jerusalem Affairs minister for questioning - report
The detention was made at Ashraf Hassan Abbas al-Awar's home in the Silwan neighborhood in east Jerusalem.
