He had outlined the possible options with the Islamic Republic earlier this week. President Donald Trump discussed negotiations that have taken place on the sidelines of the United…
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U.S. Extends Sanctions on Iranian Airlines to Supporters
President Trump says he’s in “deciding mode” on next steps regarding the Islamic Republic. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced additional sanctions against Iran’s commercial airlines and those…
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State Department Urges Caution for Americans Traveling to the Middle East
The department said that “Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the…
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State Department Approves Iranian Delegation for U.N. General Assembly
A U.S. official said the core delegation “will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy.” The…
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House Approves Russia Sanctions Bill
The legislation gives President Trump authority to impose tariffs on nations that purchase Russian oil and gas. The House of Representatives voted to pass legislation, named for the…
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s VTB
The financial institution was assisting Iran in evading sanctions. The Departments of State and Treasury announced that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) placed sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank…
Read MoreTreasury Grounds Iranian Airlines with Sanctions
Secretary Bessent said anyone doing business with Iranian airlines risks being cut off from the global financial system. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets…
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U.S. CENTCOM Reports Strikes on IRGC Tankers
The command said that Iranian claims of destroying U.S. military vessels are “completely false.” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported additional strikes against tankers tied to the Islamic Revolutionary…
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Treasury Sanctions Turkish Financial Institution Over Support for Iranian Regime
The department explained, “Operation Economic Outcast is severing the remaining economic lifelines that sustain the Iranian regime.” The Department of the Treasury announced that, as part of Operation Economic…
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Treasury Secretary Discusses Outcome of G20 Finance Meeting
He addressed the lone dissent of China from the consensus on the economic imbalance caused by cheap exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attended the G20 Finance meeting in…
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