The United States is preparing what it describes as the toughest sanctions in history, seeking to pressure Tehran into meeting its demands. Moamen Gouda of Hankuk University offers analysis of the move.

TTRT World2026-08-24 11:54

Diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and Oman are under way as Iran’s currency hits record lows and pressure on its economy intensifies amid tensions with the United States. A Pakistani delegation is meeting senior Iranian officials, while Oman’s foreign minister is expected in Tehran for talks that include arrangements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington, disputes over the war and other unresolved issues are complicating the efforts.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-24 11:53

Rina Shah, a US-based analyst, political adviser and founder and CEO of Rilax Strategies, discusses the war in Iran, the Trump administration’s plans for what it calls the toughest sanctions in history, and how Americans view Trump’s war on Iran.

TTRT World2026-08-24 11:48

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce a new package of economic measures against Iran as Washington shifts from threats of strikes to tougher sanctions in an effort to end the nearly six-month war.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-24 11:19

The Trump administration has imposed massive economic sanctions on Iran to increase pressure on Tehran. The discussion examines the geopolitical and economic fallout as Iranian oil threats escalate.

FFox News2026-08-24 11:15

The war with Iran and restrictions on movement through the Strait of Hormuz have dealt a heavy blow to Iraq’s economy. Before the conflict, tourism was emerging as one of the country’s few bright spots as visitor numbers climbed after decades, while Iraq worked to shed its image as a dangerous destination. That recovery is now being derailed.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-24 10:54

The United States has threatened what it calls the greatest financial offensive ever assembled against Iran, with sanctions aimed at Tehran’s trading partners. China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, is a central focus of any attempt to squeeze Iran’s economy.

RReuters2026-08-24 10:52

The United States threatens what it calls an “economic D-Day” for Iran and its trading partners. Canada and the U.S. face the prospect of a trade war driven by reciprocal tariffs. Tesla and other automakers are recalling more than 4 million vehicles in China, while cyclosporiasis is affecting farmers even in places without an outbreak.

RReuters2026-08-24 10:26

Iran’s currency has fallen to a historic low as the United States prepares new sanctions against Iran. Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the U.S. economic campaign against Tehran.

FFox News2026-08-24 10:09

An Iranian official said Sunday that Iran would not export “a single drop of oil” as long as the United States continued its “economic war” against the country.

AABC News2026-08-24 09:57

A marine traffic tracker shows vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepares economic sanctions aimed at Iran’s trading partners.

RReuters2026-08-24 09:27

The United States has sanctioned Iran for nearly 50 years, targeting its oil and gas revenues, financial system, shipping, trading partners and nuclear programme. Despite the pressure, Iran has kept its economy functioning through shadow fleets, alternative currencies and barter networks.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-24 07:27

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to hold a press conference Monday to present details of the US plan to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners after nearly six months of war.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-24 07:22

Iranian leaders are acknowledging economic hardship as the Trump administration prepares what it describes as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on the country. The rial has fallen to a record low against the dollar, compounding pressure from inflation and months of conflict. The question is whether Tehran can withstand another blow or ordinary Iranians will bear the crisis's burden.

DDW News2026-08-24 01:01

Co-hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss reports that Iran is considering strikes on U.S. military targets in Europe if President Donald Trump escalates the war, as his administration intensifies economic pressure on Tehran.

FFox News2026-08-24 01:00

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference to announce new sanctions and economic measures targeting Iran.

FFox News2026-08-23 23:51

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington plans to isolate Iran’s economy with targeted measures due Monday and warns allies that they must choose between supporting the US and facing its opposition. He says the US will use its “full might and force” against countries doing business with Iran. Iran’s president calls restoring the memorandum’s terms the “only way forward,” while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses the threats as the “same movie” repeatedly shown by the US.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 23:33

Iran has vowed to retaliate as the United States increases economic pressure on the regime. Fox News reports that the U.S. military remains in the Middle East while the standoff continues.

FFox News2026-08-23 23:00

A Fox News report by Trey Yingst says Iran could face additional sanctions after Trump said the United States still has no clear negotiating contact inside the country.

FFox News2026-08-23 21:00

Harvard international relations professor Stephen Walt argues that Donald Trump’s unpredictability is not improving the US position in the Iran war because Iran has no reason to trust what he says. Walt describes the conflict as a ‘hurting stalemate’ in which neither side wants to escalate and both are waiting for the other to crack.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 18:30

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, discusses US-Iran tensions, President Donald Trump’s plans to escalate sanctions and the GOP’s legislative agenda ahead of the midterms on Sunday Morning Futures.

FFox News2026-08-23 18:00

After nearly six months of war, the United States appears to be changing its approach to Iran. Donald Trump says Washington will launch what he calls a “crushing economic operation,” as efforts to reach a deal to end the war stall. The US is urging other countries to join what it describes as the world’s greatest coordinated economic isolation campaign, while Iran says participants will be treated as enemies.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 17:30

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on economic sanctions against Iran. A panel on Fox News Sunday also examines midterm election strategies and US trade negotiations with Canada.

FFox News2026-08-23 17:00

Fox News reporter Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments in the conflict with Iran as President Donald Trump considers imposing new sanctions on the regime.

FFox News2026-08-23 15:15