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New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
Middle East
New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent becomes the tip of the spear in the war on Iran and the bond vigilantes as the U.S. readies more financial firepower
Middle East
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent becomes the tip of the spear in the war on Iran and the bond vigilantes as the U.S. readies more financial firepower
By Jason MaAugust 24, 2026
Photo of Iran's currency rial
Economy
Iran calls U.S. sanctions support ‘act of war’ as its currency crumbles
By The Associated PressAugust 24, 2026
The Iran war could last ‘deep into 2027’ as the Strait of Hormuz isn’t that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon
Middle East
The Iran war could last ‘deep into 2027’ as the Strait of Hormuz isn’t that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon
By Jason MaAugust 23, 2026
‘We will not endure’ — Top Iranian leaders signal they are running out of time as economy crumbles ahead of Trump’s next sanctions onslaught
Middle East
‘We will not endure’ — Top Iranian leaders signal they are running out of time as economy crumbles ahead of Trump’s next sanctions onslaught
By Jason MaAugust 22, 2026
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
Middle East
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
By Jason MaAugust 15, 2026
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
Middle East
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
A worker reacts near a line of humanoid robots displayed at the World AI Conference in Shanghai.
Asia
‘No choice but to take necessary countermeasures’: China imposes sanctions on Washington in retaliation to U.S. trade restrictions
By The Associated Press, Huizhong Wu and Kanis LeungAugust 5, 2026
‘We’ll probably hit them hard again’: Trump warns Iran U.S. is preparing for more strikes following what he called the end of the ceasefire
Politics
‘We’ll probably hit them hard again’: Trump warns Iran U.S. is preparing for more strikes following what he called the end of the ceasefire
By The Associated Press, Jon Gambrell and Seung Min KimJuly 8, 2026
China sanctions 10 U.S. defense companies in tit-for-tat response to Pentagon’s Chinese military list
North America
China sanctions 10 U.S. defense companies in tit-for-tat response to Pentagon’s Chinese military list
By The Associated PressJune 22, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
Politics
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
Donald Trump stands behind a podium, mimicking holding a gun.
Economy
‘Different from anything in the past 80 years of dollar dominance’: U.S. sanctions spur a ‘paradox’ pushing allies away from American currency
By Sasha RogelbergMay 6, 2026
China’s unprecedented defiance of U.S. sanctions triggers showdown
Asia
China’s unprecedented defiance of U.S. sanctions triggers showdown
By BloombergMay 4, 2026
Zelenskyy speaks into several microphones
Politics
Zelenskyy accuses Israel of ‘purchasing stolen goods’ when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions
By The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
Economy
Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
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