What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy? - explainer
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced "an economic onslaught" against Iran, combining new sanctions with with threats against Tehran's trading partners.
Middle East
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April
Amnesty International issues rare condemnation of Hamas, demands end to extrajudicial executions
Azerbaijan mediating between Israel, Turkey in effort to reduce Syria tensions
Hezbollah MP calls on Islamic countries to unite against Israel during meeting with Iran's Araghchi
Fadlallah, a senior member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, complained of Israel’s alleged “expansionist ambitions” and expressed gratitude toward Iran.
US preparing to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations - report
Foreign Service officers could begin returning to their posts as early as this week, according to the report.
Hamas, Gazan NGO cm'tee warn parents to stop children flying kites after Israel threatens strikes
The announcement, made by the "popular committees," was coordinated with Hamas authorities, a source in the terror group said.
Forty-three years into a hundred-year plan: A global insurrection
The Muslim Brotherhood is a single architecture laundered into respectability through the universities, media outlets, cultural institutions and Western charities, with London as a strategic center.
Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes, the statement added.
Houthis warn countries against participating in US's new economic sanctions on Iran
Netanyahu claims Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons • Infiltration scare in eastern Jordan Valley • Houthis warn against supporting sanctions on Iran
US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast
Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.
What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer
Iranian attacks and threats to shipping have already stopped most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, largely shutting down a waterway that once carried around a fifth of global energy.
Saudi vessel attacked in Red Sea, national shipping company confirms following Houthi claims
The Houthis have carried out attacks on Saudi oil facilities and shipping in the Red Sea in recent weeks, and they claimed to have targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco facilities in Yanbu in July.
