Operation Economic Fury
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
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
Shin Bet foils terror plot in West Bank as Iran, Oman reach agreement on shares of Hormuz revenue
Iran, Oman negotiate framework for Hormuz transit after Trump claims all mines removed from strait
Iran agrees in principle to deal that would dispose of enriched uranium, US officials say
The US official told reporters that there was a "broad commitment" on the principles of the documents, and that the Trump team feels positive about where negotiations stand.
Trump: Relations with Iran are 'much more professional,' told negotiators to not rush peace deal
The president also called for the US's partners in the Middle East to join the Abraham Accords for peace with Israel.
US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies
“Iran’s shadow banking system facilitates the illicit transfer of funding for terrorist purposes,” said Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury.
US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
State Department Legal Adviser Reed Rubinstein made the arguments in a statement released days before a deadline for Trump to obtain congressional approval for the war with Iran.
Iran continuing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
In response to Iran placing mines around the Strait, which experts believe are fewer than 100, US President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" suspected of doing so.
