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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s parliament speaker urges fuel cuts amid US naval blockade
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on citizens to reduce gasoline consumption after a US naval blockade disrupted fuel imports. Ghalibaf said domestic production could meet demand if consumption fell, but queues at petrol stations have already appeared.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump threatens economic isolation of Iran and consequences for trading partners
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 'unprecedented economic warfare and isolation' on Iran, warning that any country enabling financial or governmental aid to Tehran would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. Reports vary on whether specific measures or targets were named, with China identified as Iran’s largest oil buyer.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump threatens sanctions on countries aiding Iran after talks stall
Donald Trump announced new economic measures against Iran, warning any country providing financial or logistical support would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. The move follows stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump claiming Iran had rejected a deal.
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Politics · European UnionEU foreign chief Kallas announces largest Russia sanctions expansion since 2022
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans for the bloc’s most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the war began, increasing sanctioned entities by a third. The EU estimates sanctions have already cost Russia over €1 trillion. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says US is taking a low-key approach to Iran amid economic pressure
US President Donald Trump stated in a 9 August 2026 interview with Axios that the United States is adopting a lower-key stance toward Iran, focusing on economic pressure rather than direct negotiation. He described Iran as facing severe inflation and financial shortages after months of US sanctions, military strikes, and a blockade.
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Business & Economy · IndiaUS Senate passes bill allowing 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
The US Senate passed a bill granting President Donald Trump authority to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India. Economists say the move could push crude prices above $100 a barrel, worsening India’s inflation and trade deficit. Some US senators oppose the measure as counterproductive.
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