Aug 24 Watch 7:49 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot… Continue watching
Aug 24 WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams By Nasser Karimi, David Rising, Associated Press Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. Continue reading
Aug 23 Iran's president says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news By Associated Press The new head of Iran's top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country's support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an “act of war,” while Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with… Continue reading
Aug 20 ICE and Iran worked together to deport Iranians from U.S., newly released emails show By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public Tuesday, offer the most transparent play by play yet of how the two countries worked together to arrange for more… Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 8:37 Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered… Continue watching
Aug 18 Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman? By Cara Anna, Associated Press President Donald Trump has made plenty of threats against Iran. Now he's venting his frustration at Oman, too. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 9:59 Where the Iran war stands as 60-day window to reach peace deal expires By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn President Trump lashed out at U.S. allies on Monday as the deadline to reach a deal to end the war with Iran expires. Trump threatened to bomb Oman, which has been mediating negotiations, and called for military exercises with South… Continue watching
Aug 17 The 60-day deadline for a peace deal with Iran is expiring. Here's where things stand By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Talks appear to be mostly indirect through mediators and have focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Aug 16 Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea By Konstantin Toropin, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Trump said in a social media post that the exercises slated to begin this week are costly and “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile” to North Korea, which he said “has been unthreatening and respectful” while Trump… Continue reading
Aug 15 U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere By Ben Finley, Didi Tang, Associated Press The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed carrier. Continue reading