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US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions

The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”

Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, DC, US, August 29, 2020.
US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz

A person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

Former IDF officer: US has shifted from Iran nuclear deal to regime-collapse strategy

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026.

Source to 'Post': Iran, Oman still have significant gaps regarding Strait of Hormuz


As the world looks away, Iran continues brutal hangings of protesters to crush the next uprising

IRAN AFFAIRS: Iran’s campaign of executions is part of a wider attempt to reverse the defiance of January, dismantle protest networks, and reassert control over society.

IRAN’S REGIME is using executions to reassert control over society after January’s protest. Here, alongside headshots of those executed, demonstrators hold signs as they gather in Washington in May, in support of the Iranian people and to condemn the execution of political prisoners in Iran.

Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say

Under the latest proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene if necessary with any inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.

Iranians begging for more strikes are the ones with the most to lose

It took the UN three weeks to say anything. It would have taken hours anywhere else. Jonathan Harounoff, who spent two years there, on the silence around Iran's dead.

Millions of Iranians have taken part in demonstrations abroad over the past two months, calling on opposition forces to form a united front against the Islamic Republic.

Three times as many Americans expect Iran war to destabilize, bring chaos to Middle East - poll

The six-day poll concluded on Monday, as Trump again backed away from threatened "massive attacks" on Iran, underscoring uncertainty surrounding a conflict he predicted would bring a swift victory.

People look at an "Iran war participation trophy" installation, placed by the protest group The Secret Handshake, in New York City, US, July 29, 2026.

Third day of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome ends after US blocks Israeli attack on Hezbollah

Two IDF reservists killed in southern Lebanon blast • IDF dismantles Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon • Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankers

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026.

Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that a joint announcement between Iran and Oman is in its final stage, assuming "certain third parties" do not interfere.

The flags of Oman and Iran fly along a highway in Muscat during the visit of the Iranian president on May 27, 2025.

Adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei claims hundreds of US soldiers killed, wounded in Iranian strikes

Rezaee's statement comes amid months of US airstrikes intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and compel Tehran to return to negotiations.

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says

Avner Vilan said Tehran believes its control of the Strait of Hormuz and ability to survive heavy damage would allow it to keep pressuring the region even after US strikes.

 An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.

IDF on high alert for possibility of escalation with Iran amid Trump's escalating threats

This comes amid Trump’s escalating threats toward Tehran, as he claimed that "this is their last opportunity to sign an agreement."

Military equipment targeted at an unknown location, during what US CENTCOM says are strikes on Iran, in this video screengrab released July 20.

Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion

The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.