Sanctions

The US Department of the Treasury has added three Turkish financial institutions to its sanctions list. The move involves freezing their assets within US jurisdiction and prohibiting US citizens and companies from conducting business with them.

The pressure exerted by the USA on its allies to join the fight against Iran is beginning to have an effect. The European Union has officially joined the sanctions, and South Korea is considering military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump continues to exert heavy economic pressure on Iran, refusing to release billions of dollars in frozen assets. Sources told News 14 that Pakistan and Qatar have twice approached the American president to request the release of approximately $12 billion to promote regional de-escalation, but were met with a firm refusal.

Israeli airline El Al sought to resume flights to Russia by proposing a route to Saint Petersburg instead of Moscow due to security concerns. Russia rejected the request, linking the decision to Israel's refusal to allow Aeroflot to operate in the country.

The Maldives has emerged as a transit hub for goods heading to Russia in violation of Western sanctions. Hundreds of millions of dollars in dual-use items have been processed through the local airport.

The British Foreign Secretary is expected to present a package of measures against the settlements, which may include a trade boycott. Israel clarifies that the move will not pass in silence, and recalls the precedent in which Spain and the Netherlands were pushed out of involvement in Gaza. Background: a diplomatic effort to curb a trend in Europe.

Families are giving up meat and medical treatments, gas stations are closing, and the regime fears that the distress will reignite mass protests. At the same time, the United States is launching new sanctions designed to dry up Tehran's sources of income.

The economic crisis in Iran is no longer confined to the streets; it is penetrating deep into the security apparatus upon which the regime relies. According to a source close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, security personnel are receiving salaries that no longer cover basic living expenses, causing some to abandon their service.

The Foreign Minister addressed London's threats regarding construction plans in the E1 area: "If they make a mistake — there will be a response. It will work the opposite of how they dream." The full episode of the ynet political podcast "120 and One" will be released on Thursday.

World press headlines: The US claims an Egyptian bank helped Iran bypass sanctions through transactions of about $1.8 billion via its branches in the Emirates; The International Criminal Court is facing a severe crisis of pressure from the US and other countries following the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Putin; and the US has renewed the travel advisory for Israel to level 3, recommending...

Security establishment: Iran has not been enriching uranium since Operation "Am Klevia," but the material remains in underground facilities. According to estimates, in order to escape the economic crisis, the Iranians may attack the Gulf states. The Chief of Staff has ordered to maintain a high level of alert.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim leaders to identify their "true enemy," accusing the US and Israel of orchestrating divisions within the Islamic world.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged a sharp decline in trade due to US sanctions and a naval blockade. Meanwhile, the US continues its economic isolation campaign against Tehran.

Six months into the war, a hard core of generals and clerics has formed in Iran, declaring they are prepared for a prolonged conflict. The younger Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public, has surrounded himself with veteran allies and returned those who previously led the suppression of protests to senior positions. Trump promised "regime change" and got extremists: this is what the new...

The US Treasury Department is working to deny an Egyptian bank in the UAE access to the US financial system after it allegedly transferred $1.8 billion for Iran's "shadow banking" networks. Simultaneously, sanctions were imposed on an Iranian bank manager and a Hong Kong company.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Thursday that Iran will defeat the United States in a "total economic war," according to the state news agency IRNA. The remarks were made against the backdrop of intensifying American pressure and further deterioration of the country's economic situation, as the Iranian rial reached a historic low, crossing the threshold of two million...

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad addressed questions on Thursday regarding the impact of US sanctions on oil exports. While acknowledging a recent decline in sales, the minister confirmed that shipments are still ongoing.

Washington joins the UK in imposing strict sanctions on the pro-Palestinian organization that led massive protests against Israel and carried out violent acts, including storming Elbit factories and vandalizing British Air Force aircraft. Anyone doing business with them now risks sanctions. The US Treasury Secretary stated: "We will cut off their financial oxygen supply."

The British Prime Minister is expected to announce an import ban from settlements and personal sanctions against senior figures in the settlement enterprise, while Labour officials fear broad damage to Israeli exports and economic relations between the countries.

Marco Rubio presented the updated policy in conversations with foreign ministers around the world. Mines were cleared from the Strait of Hormuz in a covert operation. The US now controls the shipping lane — Iran has lost its leverage.

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Iran, accusing the leadership of mass executions of protesters. He described the situation as a humanitarian crisis and threatened severe economic measures.

Due to high demand, gas stations in Tehran have imposed a 20-liter limit per vehicle. The President of Iran warns that selling gasoline below market rates is placing immense pressure on state resources. The crisis is intensifying against the backdrop of a plummeting national currency and threats from Donald Trump.

Regarding international measures against Iran, Majed Al-Ansari noted that Qatar has not yet formulated a final position on supporting the new sanctions imposed on Tehran. Regarding the Palestinian arena, he called on the international community to exert political pressure to force Israel to accept the political framework.

The United States is increasing pressure on the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The US State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on senior officials within the organization and its branches.

The easing of restrictions on the Al-Shara administration began as early as June 2025, paving the way for the announcement. At the NATO summit a month ago, President Donald Trump delivered a letter to the Syrian president, promising: "We will make your country more prosperous than ever before."

An Iranian security source told the 'Al-Mayadeen' channel that the new economic pressure plan of the Donald Trump administration is based on media propaganda intended to exert psychological pressure on the people. According to him, the USA has already exhausted all possible measures against Tehran, and the threats are intended only to influence energy prices. 'He threatens in the media, but...

The spokesperson for the terrorist organization, Hossein Mohebbi, said in an interview with Iranian media that Washington is "unaware" of the Iranians' intelligence surveillance methods. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "We will not surrender to the aggressor's dictates to end the war"

The Donald Trump administration is expected to announce an unprecedented wave of sanctions designed to isolate Iran almost completely from global trade. The move includes maximum tightening of the naval blockade, a plan for American control of the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions on companies and countries that trade with Tehran. At the same time, the US is working to seize the assets of the...

Former Iranian Minister of Economy Ehsan Khandouzi issued a severe warning to the regime, claiming that instability is reaching a boiling point. According to him, the internal situation in Iran will lead to a civil rebellion within the coming month, in parallel with a return to active war.

According to reports, the commander of the Pakistani armed forces is expected to return to Tehran in the coming days with the goal of restarting mediation between the US and Iran. Within Iran, there are those calling for an end to the conflict as well as belligerent messages.

Three countries that are candidates for membership in the European Union did not adopt the latest round of sanctions against Tehran. In Iran, they are celebrating the crack in the front, but in Brussels, they see this as a sign of deeper political gaps.

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is desperate for a deal, but Washington is not ready to negotiate on current terms. Trump announced the start of an "economic D-Day" against Tehran.

Britain is formulating new measures that could restrict trade with entities in the West Bank settlements, as part of the tough line promoted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government against Israel. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is examining options ahead of a possible announcement next month.

According to Bloomberg, the move is being considered due to Israel's decision to advance the construction of housing units in the West Bank - and in light of the fact that the Kingdom's Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is seeking to demonstrate a tougher approach toward an issue important to the voters of his left-wing Labour Party. On the agenda: preventing the exchange of goods and services with...

The Trump administration has expanded sanctions against the International Criminal Court and blacklisted President Tomoko Akane, who helped issue warrants against Netanyahu and Putin. In Japan, they warn of damage to international law and relations with the US.

The US has reclassified Hezbollah as an organization operating under the direct command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has imposed new sanctions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed on Thursday the economic isolation announced by President Donald Trump, sending a sharp message to the regime in Tehran. In response to statements by the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, Bessent said with disdain: "I wouldn't buy a rug from this guy," directly accusing him of stealing from the Iranian people.

Iranian parliament member Ebrahim Rezai called today, Thursday, to respond to Donald Trump's announcement by withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Rezai wrote on his X account: "The best response to the escalation of Trump's economic war is withdrawal from the NPT."

Iran has executed three individuals involved in protests that began in December 2025. The executions occurred despite US President Donald Trump's January claim that Iran had halted such actions.

Against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's announcement of massive economic sanctions against Iran, which he termed an "economic D-Day," a spokesperson for the Revolutionary Guards stated that if a new war breaks out, Iran will deploy more lethal warheads. He claimed that Iran's weaponry would be entirely different in every respect.

Donald Trump is increasing economic pressure on Iran, preferring this approach over a military confrontation at this time. Analysts Yaki Dayan and Avner Vilan suggest this strategy may burden Tehran, while simultaneously warning of Turkey's growing influence in the region.

Globes presents the first update on the state of global markets. This morning: US Treasury measures support bonds and stocks against the backdrop of Trump's threats against Iran. Chip giants boost Asia, a green opening is expected on Wall Street. Fiscal pressure threatens the dollar. Also: JPMorgan recommends the communications sector.

The US military has established a secret shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate oil transport, with approximately 10 million barrels reaching the global market daily. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate Israeli Air Force strikes near the Ali-Taher ridge, and Houthi forces in Yemen are reportedly preparing for escalation with Saudi Arabia.

In September, a referendum will be held in the country that has sought to remain neutral since 1815. The initiative, which seeks to limit the possibility of imposing sanctions on warring states and reduce cooperation with military alliances, is opposed by most major parties. Another poll indicates a smaller gap between opponents and supporters.

A new tender for the construction of about 1,200 housing units in the E1 area is causing a stir in Europe, which claims that Israel committed not to build in the area beyond the Green Line. Germany, France, the UK, and Italy are discussing how to act, but fear that imposing sanctions at this time would actually strengthen Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the elections. UN Secretary-General: "An...

US President Donald Trump has ordered his administration's senior envoys to halt talks with Iran at this stage. The White House is simultaneously signaling a change in strategy toward Tehran, as reported yesterday, Tuesday, by CNN.

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. envoys to cease all negotiations with Iran. According to a CNN report, the White House is pivoting from a strategy of immediate strikes to a policy of gradual 'strangulation' of the Iranian regime.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, escalating the confrontation with the institution. The move includes asset freezes and financial restrictions against the backdrop of arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, as well as investigations into the US military.

The naval blockade imposed by the United States on Iran is beginning to hit one of the regime's main vulnerabilities. According to a report published on Tuesday in the New York Post, Iran's oil exports have plummeted to near zero, and recent satellite imagery indicates little to no activity around the main oil terminal on Kharg Island. Miad Malki, a former senior official at the U.S. Treasury...

An investigation by Yitzhak Lampert, citing international sources including Bloomberg, raises questions about the Chinese automotive group Chery's activities in Iran while its brands hold a significant share of the Israeli market. The group operates in Israel through several brands, including Chery, Jaecoo, and Omoda.