US begins precautionary base drawdowns as Iran warns neighbours
The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours ...
Trump piles on the pressure with 25% tariff threat on countries trading with Iran
President Donald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a ...
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Iran cut off from world as Supreme Leader warns protesters (v)
Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb expanding protests, with phone calls not reaching the country, flights cancelled ...
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
European Union leaders decided to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran’s missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the ...
U.S. puts sanctions on Turkish businessman, citing links to Iran’s Quds Force
The Biden administration levied sanctions late on Thursday on prominent Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan and his network of firms, accusing him of acting as a facilitator for oil sales and ...
Germany steps up pressure for EU to impose sanctions on Iran
Germany’s foreign minister said on Thursday she wanted the European Union to impose sanctions on Iran following the death of a young woman in police custody and the subsequent ...