- ‘Earthquake-like manner’: How Iran vows to counter US economic warfare? Plan may include nuclear weapon, oil crackdown Mint —
- ‘Send Netanyahu to hell’: Iran warns of ‘severe confrontation’ if US blockade continues Times Of India —
- Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz The Straits Times —
- Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz Deccan Herald —
- Trump’s lack of progress on Iran is beginning to damage Sino-US relations — Phar Kim Beng Malay Mail —
- US to push economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance talks Al-Monitor —
- Iran warns strikes to military, economic interests if US starts 'mischief' Middle East Eye —
- US Patriot Missile Stocks in Europe Are ‘Beyond Critical’ Due to Iran War, Officials Say Military.com —
US escalates economic pressure on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced 'Economic D-Day' sanctions aimed at crippling Iran's economy amid the ongoing war with the US. Iranian officials have condemned the move, with warnings of 'severe confrontation' if the US blockade continues.
Iran war diplomacy has turned toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of demands.
Meanwhile, experts say Trump's lack of progress on Iran is beginning to damage Sino-US relations.
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Country in Western Asia
Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
United States Secretary of the Treasury
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf