Shopkeepers in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas said expanded U.S. sanctions were worsening economic hardship, while they remained defiant in the face of pressure on Tehran.

RReuters2026-08-26 05:41

Washington is threatening countries, companies and banks that do business with Iran in a new sanctions campaign intended to cut Tehran’s revenue. Iranians are already facing high inflation, rising prices and a sharply weaker currency, while decades of sanctions, domestic mismanagement and damage from the recent war add to the pressure. It remains uncertain whether Iran will face another confrontation or revive diplomacy.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-26 05:06

The United States announced expanded sanctions on Iran on Aug. 24, saying they would cut off the country’s economic lifeline, while stopping short of its most severe measures. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned other countries to end business ties with Iran or risk being shut out of the dollar-based financial system.

CCNA2026-08-26 01:23

Iranian Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh told state-run media that Tehran is “fully prepared” to counter US sanctions aimed at countries maintaining ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the planned measures and called them an “economic D-Day” against the regime.

CCNN2026-08-26 00:12

The latest US sanctions are aimed beyond Iran itself, targeting banks, companies and countries that still help its economy trade and move money. China is a clear focus, but it remains uncertain whether Beijing and Iran’s other allies will heed Washington’s warnings.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 23:33

Tehran is promising to retaliate within hours of Washington announcing plans to sanction countries that continue doing business with Iran. The country has endured nearly six months of punishing U.S. military strikes, and failure of the plan could add pressure on President Donald Trump to seek a solution to his war.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 21:49

The Trump administration has declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran and warned global trade partners to sever all financial ties with Tehran or face severe economic consequences. Avneet Dhillon examines the latest effort to isolate Iran’s economy and why secondary sanctions could put the U.S. on a collision course with China.

CCBC News2026-08-25 20:47

China says it opposes “illegal” unilateral sanctions after the Trump administration warned that countries doing business with Iran would face consequences. The podcast examines how the US-Israel war with Iran and Washington’s new “financial offensive” against Tehran are affecting China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and also hears from India, another major Iranian trading partner. It additionally reports on security fears in Haiti after deadly gang violence.

BBBC News2026-08-25 19:00

On “America Reports,” former Pentagon official Brent Sadler assesses U.S. military action and sanctions targeting Iran.

FFox News2026-08-25 19:00

The US Secret Service says it is aware of a video aired by Iran’s state broadcaster that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son. Hard-line Iranian media have repeatedly carried threats against Trump and his family since Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many relatives were assassinated at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran in February.

CCNN2026-08-25 17:53

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would launch an “economic onslaught” against Iran’s financial links worldwide. But the energy editor says a US naval blockade is more likely than sanctions to cut off Iran’s economic lifeline.

RReuters2026-08-25 17:32

After the US sanctioned dozens of Chinese entities for dealings with Tehran and warned it could target an unnamed “major financial institution,” Beijing said its relationship with Iran “should not be disrupted or undermined.” The response signals defiance toward Donald Trump over China’s economic ties with Iran.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 17:18

Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Jonathan Schanzer discusses the U.S.-led “Economic D-Day” against Iran as Washington increases economic pressure on Tehran, including sanctions-related pressure involving currency, oil and trade.

FFox News2026-08-25 17:15

Qatar says its officials are speaking with the parties every day in an effort to restart US-Iran negotiations. Doha is also urging Tehran to reopen the key energy route and immediately restore freedom of navigation through it.

Eeuronews2026-08-25 17:04

Oman and Iran have announced an agreement on a proposed framework to restore safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s launch of Operation Economic Outcast, a global campaign intended to sever financial lifelines to Iran and its armed forces. Middle East commentator Chris Doyle provides analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-25 16:47

China normally buys around 80% of Iran’s shipped oil. Washington is promising much tougher sanctions, but targeting the Chinese financial institutions that enable the trade risks triggering a far larger confrontation with Beijing.

DDW News2026-08-25 16:18

The U.S. military confirms that all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been destroyed. Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on the latest U.S. efforts to put economic pressure on Iran.

FFox News2026-08-25 16:15

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments. The program also features analysis of new U.S. sanctions against Iran.

FFox News2026-08-25 15:30

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline has passed without a deal, while both sides threaten escalation. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll puts President Donald Trump's approval at a record-low 33%. The trial of the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing has also begun, nearly 30 years later.

RReuters2026-08-25 14:42

Fox News reports that the United States has launched a major operation aimed at strangling Iran’s regime economically. Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to rule out strikes against Iran, saying the U.S. will do what it needs to do.

FFox News2026-08-25 14:00

Atlantic Council Deputy Director and Resident Fellow Imran Bayoumi says the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy toward Iran seeks economic leverage after military force failed to produce results. Its impact depends on unresolved assumptions, particularly whether Washington can make China, Iran’s biggest oil customer, comply despite Beijing’s growing economic resilience.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 13:44

The United States has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran and pledged to penalise any country trading with Tehran, including China. The move comes as Washington also intensifies its trade war with neighbouring Canada.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 13:25

Iran has criticised Washington’s campaign to cripple its economy, saying the widened sanctions will have limited impact because key trading partners are unlikely to comply. Its economy minister said the country is prepared, while the United States faces growing pushback over threats to penalise countries and businesses that maintain economic ties with Tehran.

CCNA2026-08-25 13:16

Questions are mounting over how the Iran sanctions announced Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would be implemented. Canada is also preparing to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States.

CCBS News2026-08-25 13:13