U.S. equity futures gained as chipmakers rebounded. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to isolate Iran could heighten tensions with China, Tehran’s main trading partner. Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller criticized a proposal to spend billions buying back U.S. bonds. Canada is set to announce measures to shield workers and businesses from 50% U.S. tariffs.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 12:49

Iran has threatened retaliation after Washington announced another round of sanctions and warned of sweeping penalties for countries and businesses that keep economic ties with Tehran. Iran’s economy minister says the country has ways to strike back, while China, its biggest oil customer, calls the measures “illegal”. Pakistan is continuing diplomatic efforts, with its army chief holding talks with Iranian leaders.

CCNA2026-08-25 12:47

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning of an “economic D-Day” against Iran could put the US on a collision course with China, its main trading partner. Bloomberg’s Jon Herskovitz examines how likely Washington is to take aggressive action against Beijing.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 12:29

Commodities expert Ed Morris says Brent crude has recently fallen as markets focus on the possible effects of sanctions on Iran. Those expectations are shaping views on supply and investor sentiment in commodity markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 12:02

The Trump administration has announced a new round of secondary sanctions aimed at isolating Iran further from the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says companies that continue doing business with Iran will be targeted, though he did not identify them. An expert discusses why Iran is brushing off the threats and what action against its partners could mean.

NNBC News2026-08-25 11:50

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military action against Iran has not been ruled out. Fox News reports from Tel Aviv and discusses the effects and implications of new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

FFox News2026-08-25 11:45

China is pushing back against the latest US sanctions on Iran and warning Washington not to interfere with trade between Beijing and Tehran. Imtiaz Gul of the Centre for Research and Security Studies discusses the issue.

TTRT World2026-08-25 11:30

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat of an economic assault on Iran could put the US on a collision course with China, Tehran’s main trading partner. Global stocks rose as chipmakers rebounded and lower bond yields provided support after Brent crude fell below $90 a barrel. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said about half of the company’s additional job cuts will need to take place in Germany.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 11:29

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari warned at a weekly briefing in Doha that any escalation in the region would have worldwide repercussions. His remarks came as diplomatic efforts continued to bring Iran and the United States closer to an agreement intended to end the war.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 10:49

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new measures targeting Iran’s financial connections worldwide. The Trump administration is moving to impose an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas. European leaders pledge more military support for Ukraine on Independence Day, while electric-vehicle sales surge in Europe but not in the United States.

RReuters2026-08-25 10:36

Fox News reports on the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict after Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s economy. Former NSC chief of staff Alex Gray discussed the campaign’s potential impact and its aim of isolating the regime.

FFox News2026-08-25 10:30

The US has announced a widening package of sanctions aimed at isolating Iran from the global economy, describing the move as an “economic D-Day”. Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Tehran was fully prepared to counter the measures and claimed they would result in another US defeat.

BBBC News2026-08-25 10:12

Beijing threatened retaliation against the US and said it would not retreat from cooperation with Iran after new Trump administration sanctions targeted businesses in China and Hong Kong. Bessent announced dozens of sanctions on entities, people and vessels, while warning that companies and countries continuing to trade with Iran could face so-called secondary sanctions.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 10:11

Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports on the latest in the U.S.-Iran conflict after Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s economy.

FFox News2026-08-25 09:45

Iranian officials are keeping up their tough rhetoric against the United States after Washington announced a fresh round of sanctions. Tehran has promised countermeasures as the country continues to endure already-high inflation.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 09:36

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat to launch an “economic D-Day” against Iran risks putting the United States on a collision course with China, its main trading partner.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 07:15

The China Show examines US threats to sanction Iran’s trading partners and the implications for China. It also discusses reports that the US and China are extending their trade truce.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 06:34

The United States has announced an expansion of sanctions on Iran, which Treasury Secretary Bessent called an “economic D-Day.” The measure gives countries a final warning to end business ties with Iran, with Reuters correspondent David Lawder explaining its significance.

RReuters2026-08-25 06:02

The US is telling Iran’s trade partners to cut ties or face sanctions. The program examines whether Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is willing to target China and how that threat could bring Washington and Beijing into confrontation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 05:36

Iran is rejecting US threats as Washington intensifies economic pressure. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the US could not further restrict Iran’s relations with other countries, while Tehran weighs the prospect of renewed diplomacy with Washington.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 05:06

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened secondary sanctions against Iran. Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior fellow Miad Maleki weighs the implications of the threat and argues that Bessent is “banking on” it.

FFox News2026-08-25 04:15

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of secondary sanctions targeting countries that continue to do business with Iran. The Trump administration is seeking to cut off Tehran’s financial lifeline to end the war.

FFox News2026-08-25 02:45

The Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran by targeting foreign banks, companies and intermediaries accused of helping Tehran raise revenue. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the campaign will focus on networks supporting Iranian oil exports and could eventually bar non-compliant businesses from the US financial system.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 02:37

Nearly six months into the war with Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a sweeping sanctions campaign aimed at Tehran’s economic ties worldwide. The Trump administration is threatening secondary sanctions against any country that continues doing business with Iran, targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

DDW News2026-08-25 01:29