Tag: Rezaei, Mohsen (1954- )
Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
U.S. Campaign on Iran’s Economy May Still Risk Regional Military Escalation
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
U.S. to Unveil ‘Economic D-Day’ Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after attempts to squeeze its economy. An Iranian official vowed “not a single drop of oil” would leave the Gulf.
Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.