Donald Trump Iran Economic Pressure: What Options Does the US Have?

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington could announce measures against Tehran as soon as next week. The possible moves come after months of additional US sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping and financial networks since the Iran war began in February.

Russian Strikes Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian strikes killed three people, including a child, in Ukraine’s Kyiv region on Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to regional administration head Tymur Tkachenko, as explosions shook the capital and fires broke out in parts of the city.