Tag: United States Politics and Government
What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.
President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.
An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain
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An ‘Economic D-Day’ That Must Overcome a Troubled History
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
Trump Administration Announces New Series of Sanctions Against Iran
Scott Bessent, secretary of the Treasury, unveiled what the administration describes as its most comprehensive assault to date on Iran’s economy. The plan, called Operation Economic Outcast, would sanction more than 60 entities that aid Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
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.
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
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 Warns Gulf States Not to Join Trump’s Economic War
Iran’s new hard-line national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, vowed to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region.