Iran US Conflict
Iran views Jordan, UAE as targets that won't hit back, even if attacks include US bases - analysis
With the recent pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, and the attempt to improve relations with Qatar, only Jordan and the UAE remain as targets for retaliation.
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast
US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines
"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."
Greece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions - report
Sources close to the regime in Tehran warned that Iran may attack US military targets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalated the conflict.
Pentagon spokesperson says claims of US munitions shortage amid Iran war 'false' - report
"The US has massive amounts of 'munitions'" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on August 6, adding that claims of any munitions shortage were fabricated.
Conditions aboard USS Lincoln 'exacerbated by decision to start Iran war,' senators tell Hegseth
Criticizing Hegseth and US President Donald Trump for dismissing the reports, the senators argued that the situation on Lincoln was "preventable" and similar to issues USS Gerald R. Ford faced.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out," Bessent said.
Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says
In the agreement, the 60-day period refers to an extendable timeframe within which Iran and the US were expected to reach a final deal limiting Tehran's nuclear program and lifting US sanctions.
Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report
The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.
Hormuz blockade is 'worse than war’: Iranian official says US blockade would cost Iran $18 billion
“We must not get used to the blockade as we did with sanctions,” Majidreza Hariri told Iranian site Khabar Online. “We should impose the cost of lifting the blockade on the US, even through war."
Trump: US ‘only semi-negotiating’ with Iran, observing impact of economic pressure - report
"We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money," Trump told Axios.
Trump willing to end war, declare victory on Iran with no nuclear deal, officials say - report
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump privately floated the idea with senior aides, with Iran's reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping a key condition.
