Who governs the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has decreased during the Iran conflict?
Over five months into the conflict, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, and it seems the number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz is significantly lower than usual. According to data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS), even though there was a slight uptick in traffic in late June, the […]
Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns U.S. Will Impose Unprecedented Measures on Iran
Trump to Intensify Economic Pressure on Iran President Donald Trump is gearing up for new actions next week, significantly ramping up his campaign of “economic anger” towards Iran, as warned by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday. Bessent noted that these measures, coupled with a U.S. naval blockade aimed at restricting goods in and out […]
US plans to target Iran with unprecedented economic measures next week: ‘One-two punch’
WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hinting at unprecedented economic measures targeting Iran as negotiations continue to address the ongoing conflict that has lasted nearly six months. “Keep an eye on this column for more updates next week, because we’re planning to implement actions against a country that have truly never been deployed in […]
China Dispatches Scientific Team to Iran for Rare Earth Exploration
China and Iran Collaborate on Rare Earth Exploration The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) announced on Monday that it will be cooperating with Iran on the exploration and processing of rare earth elements through a series of workshops, mainly financed by China. For each workshop, the NSFC will provide around $4,200 in funding, […]
Iran Asserts It Defended Against Attack from ‘American-Zionist Mercenaries’
Iran Claims Thwarting U.S.-Backed Invasion Plans On Wednesday, Iran’s intelligence ministry announced that its operatives had successfully intercepted what they described as an attempt by “enemy American Zionist mercenaries” to invade the southern provinces, particularly Sistan and Baluchestan. This operation aimed to destabilize the region and target economic infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Information, […]
Analysts caution that Iran might carry out attacks on ships and Gulf locations this fall.
President Trump seeks reparations from Iran as economy falters Relations between the United States and Iran are becoming increasingly strained as President Donald Trump insists on receiving billions in compensation for past damages. Miad Maleki, a sanctions expert, discusses Iran’s deteriorating economy and the ramifications of the regime’s stringent economic pressure campaign. During a segment […]
Iran Delegates Official to Kabul to Enhance Financial Relations with Taliban
Iran’s Agriculture Minister Visits Afghanistan to Strengthen Economic Ties Iran’s Agriculture Minister, Gholamreza Nouri Gezerce, made a trip to Kabul on Wednesday. His goal? To discuss boosting economic cooperation with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government. During his three-day visit, Nouri is set to attend a livestock exhibition and meet with senior Taliban officials. They plan to […]
Key IRGC Advisor Suggests Iran Might Extend Conflict to Endure Beyond Trump
Iran’s Strategy: Extending Conflict with the U.S. A senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) suggested that Iran might intentionally extend its conflict with the United States. This comes as U.S. and Israeli officials continue to enforce a strict naval blockade, which they claim is worsening Iran’s economic situation. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza […]
Houthi militants supported by Iran carry out missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea
Houthi Rebels Launch Attack on Ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait On Tuesday, Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, took responsibility for a deadly “double tap” strike on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This assault involved firing three ballistic missiles that ignited a fire on the ship and targeting a rescue team with […]
Significant Setback for Iran: Venezuelan Socialists Reestablish Relations with Israel
On Tuesday, Venezuela’s socialist government announced the restoration of consular relations with Israel, effectively ending a 17-year estrangement that started under the late Hugo Chávez. This shift marks a notable change from the previously harsh anti-Israel position held by Venezuela, which has been a longstanding ally of Iran. Following the catastrophic June 24 earthquakes that […]