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US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:51:20 GMT

The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”

Trump abandons June MoU terms, complicating diplomatic efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz - WSJ

BY CORINNE BAUM — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:12:07 GMT

Sources familiar with the matter told the WSJ that Trump is no longer interested in the MoU, which has been heavily criticized as a deal that is too soft on Iran.

US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:47:22 GMT

Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.

US 'must commit' to ending Gaza, Lebanon conflicts to reopen Hormuz, Iranian official says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:53:16 GMT

Rezaee also said reports about a potential plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump's youngest son are a lie in the interview.

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz trump card is losing strategic value, expert tells 'Post' - interview

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:14:27 GMT

Although 14 to 15 million barrels of oil passed through Hormuz per day before the war, an expert told the Post that it was entirely possible to manage without much of that supply.

Iranian assassination threats blur theater and action with videos, plots, and propaganda - analysis

BY GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:52 GMT

Criminal proxies, public targeting videos, and loosely organized intermediaries give Tehran deniability while creating unpredictable security risks.

Iranian attacks caused billions in damages to US intelligence sites and hardware - report

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:57:35 GMT

Some of the intelligence-linked sites hit throughout the war include a Riyadh CIA station, a site in eastern Iraq, and other radar and surveillance equipment throughout the region, NBC reported.

Source to 'Post': Iran, Oman still have significant gaps regarding Strait of Hormuz

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND REUTERS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:43:05 GMT

A source familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post that suspected disagreements between the two countries remain.

US water sector supplier hack draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

BY REUTERS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:16:03 GMT

Cote said the FBI told the company the data breach was an opportunistic attack not specifically targeting Micro-Comm, and the company recommended that customers change passwords out of caution.

Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:03:26 GMT

Despite the apparent success of the US’s blockade and sanctions campaign, Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed that they would not falter in maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report

BY IDAN KWELLER AND AMIT AVITAN AND LEE SAADON AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:09:45 GMT

"Under President Trump, the Treasury Department will continue to cut off every economic lifeline sustaining this regime, until Tehran is left completely alone," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

US halts Iran strikes 'for time being,' as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:38:28 GMT

Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime.

Several oil companies to avoid using ships on Iran's blacklist over security concerns, sources say

BY REUTERS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:50:42 GMT

"We will avoid our chartered vessels dealing in STS or anything to do with non-compliant ships for Middle Eastern cargoes," said one of the sources, who works at an Indian refinery.

Five ways the US-Iran conflict is reshaping global power and the Middle East - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:11:57 GMT

From the Strait of Hormuz to sanctions and diplomacy, the US-Iran conflict is broadening into a struggle that is reshaping regional security and the global balance of power.

How will Trump's economic 'D-Day' plan impact Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile threat? - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:27:15 GMT

How long do Israel, the US, and the West want to give Iran to figure out ways to charge forward on the nuclear or ballistic missile issues with whatever it has left?

Trump: All mines cleared from Hormuz, Space Force watching nuclear sites, strait

BY JAMES GENN AND AMICHAI STEIN AND GOLDIE KATZ — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:40:41 GMT

A US official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that both inbound and outbound shipping lanes in the strait have been cleared of mines by US Central Command (CENTCOM).

US offers to lift Iran sanctions if Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, stops proxy attacks - report

BY ELI LEON — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:37:35 GMT

The Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected in recent months, with shipping traffic through the waterway sharply declining amid Iranian threats and restrictions.

What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy? - explainer

BY REUTERS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:06:14 GMT

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced "an economic onslaught" against Iran, combining new sanctions with with threats against Tehran's trading partners.

US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April

BY IDAN KWELLER AND JAMES GENN — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:20:09 GMT

The US State Department's Rewards for Justice offered a bounty of up to $10m. for information on five IRGC leaders, including Majid Khademi, who was killed by an Israeli strike in April.

US preparing to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:58:42 GMT

Foreign Service officers could begin returning to their posts as early as this week, according to the report.

Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast

BY ESTHER DAVIS AND REUTERS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:17:58 GMT

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes, the statement added.

US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:41:10 GMT

Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.

What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer

BY REUTERS — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:21:48 GMT

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.

US Treasury announces 'Operation Economic Outcast' on Iran following warning of 'economic D-Day'

BY AARON GLICK AND ESTHER DAVIS AND REUTERS — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:56:00 GMT

"It is now a time for world leaders to make a decision between prosperity and isolation, peace and terror, America and Iran," declared US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Pakistani military chief Munir spoke to Trump before visit for negotiations to Tehran

BY REUTERS — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:27:20 GMT

The call, which has not been previously reported, came as the US threatened to roll out major economic sanctions targeting Iran and its trade partners.

Iran advances plan to charge vessels fees for Strait of Hormuz passage

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:48:56 GMT

Under Articles 38 and 44 of UNCLOS, Iran cannot suspend, impede, or charge tolls for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Where to kill Barron?' Iran airs video offering $10m. reward to kill US president's son - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:16:35 GMT

The video, linked on X/Twitter by anti-regime London-based journalist Niyak Ghorbani, showed various locations Barron had been at specific points in the past, including Trump Tower.

Omani foreign minister to visit Tehran, continue negotiations on Strait of Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:55:03 GMT

On Sunday, Baghaei said the army chief of Pakistan, which has mediated between the United States and Iran, will visit Tehran on Monday.

Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as Iran, US blockades restrict energy shipments

BY REUTERS — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:53:21 GMT

A total of 89 vessels exited the strait while 103 entered over the seven-day period, the report, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, showed.

Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:45:28 GMT

"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."