CAIRO/WASHINGTON, United States — Washington is set to unveil tougher economic measures against Iran on Monday, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the planned action as the “single greatest financial offensive” ever assembled against an adversary. Iran has responded by threatening to stop oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran Clears Passage for Some Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Hormuz
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iran has granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, potentially easing a major obstacle for Iraq’s crude exports amid continued disruption in the strategic waterway.
Turkey Moves to Seek Interpol Notice for Netanyahu in Gaza Flotilla Case
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey said Friday it will seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after issuing domestic arrest warrants in a criminal case linked to Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters.
Trump Says Iran Is Not Ready for the ‘Right Deal’ as War Drags On
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Iran Warns of ‘Devastating’ Response to US Sanctions
DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Iran has warned of a “devastating” response to any new U.S. economic measures after Washington threatened what it described as the toughest financial penalties in history against Tehran and countries providing economic support to Iran.
Donald Trump Says No Iran Talks as Hormuz Dispute Deepens
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