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US sets deadlines for foreign countries to halt financial dealings with Iran

The US has escalated economic pressure on Iran by issuing formal deadlines for foreign nations to halt all financial dealings with Tehran, following threats from Iran to block Gulf oil exports and warning neighbors against cooperation.

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US sets deadlines for foreign countries to halt financial dealings

  1. 29d agoIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for national unity as US economic pressure increases.
  2. 40d agoThe US has threatened to ban Iran's trade partners from the dollar system but is currently holding off on penalties.
  3. 40d agoBessent threatened new secondary sanctions against Iran and stated that Trump is asking world leaders to sign on.
  4. 40d agoChina denounced US threats of sanctions over its trade with Iran.

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  1. Sep 5 · 4:50 PM

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for national unity as US economic pressure increases.

  2. Aug 25 · 4:41 PM

    The US has threatened to ban Iran's trade partners from the dollar system but is currently holding off on penalties.

  3. Aug 25 · 4:07 PM

    Bessent threatened new secondary sanctions against Iran and stated that Trump is asking world leaders to sign on.

  4. Aug 25 · 12:00 PM

    China denounced US threats of sanctions over its trade with Iran.

  5. Aug 25 · 6:20 AM

    China is identified as the largest buyer of Iranian oil amidst the threat of US sanctions.

  6. Aug 25 · 4:10 AM

    The United States has formally issued deadlines to foreign countries to halt all financial dealings with Iran.

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  • How China and other major trade partners will respond to US calls to join the economic campaign against Iran.
  • What evidence, if any, supports the Treasury Secretary’s claimed ability of the measures to collapse the regime or squash the economy.
  • How China will respond to US calls to join the economic campaign against Iran.
  • How China and other major trade partners will respond to US calls and deadlines to join the economic campaign against Iran.

Update & correction history

  1. Sep 5 · 4:50 PM

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for national unity as US economic pressure increases.

  2. Aug 25 · 4:41 PM

    The US has threatened to ban Iran's trade partners from the dollar system but is currently holding off on penalties.

  3. Aug 25 · 4:07 PM

    Bessent threatened new secondary sanctions against Iran and stated that Trump is asking world leaders to sign on.

  4. Aug 25 · 12:00 PM

    China denounced US threats of sanctions over its trade with Iran.

  5. Aug 25 · 6:20 AM

    China is identified as the largest buyer of Iranian oil amidst the threat of US sanctions.

  6. Aug 25 · 4:10 AM

    The United States has formally issued deadlines to foreign countries to halt all financial dealings with Iran.

  7. Aug 25 · 4:10 AM

    The United States has issued formal deadlines to foreign countries to halt all financial dealings with Iran.

  8. Aug 24 · 6:50 AM

    Iran threatened to halt Gulf oil exports and warned neighboring countries against joining the US economic campaign.

  9. Aug 24 · 6:40 AM

    US political leaders signaled escalating actions against Iran while Tehran condemned the planned US economic sanctions.

  10. Aug 24 · 5:50 AM

    Tehran threatened Gulf oil exports in response to the US 'economic D-Day' campaign.

  11. Aug 23 · 7:10 AM

    Iran warns neighboring countries of retaliation if they join the US economic campaign.

  12. Aug 23 · 3:50 AM

    Iran's security chief warned that neighboring countries cooperating with US economic measures would be treated as enemies.

  13. Aug 23 · 1:10 AM

    Iran warns neighboring countries that joining the US 'economic war' will lead to them being considered enemies.

  14. Aug 22 · 4:30 PM

    Iran says the new US sanctions violate the sovereignty of other nations.

  15. Aug 22 · 8:41 AM

    Iran's government characterized the US sanctions as a 'declaration of war' on all nations.

  16. Aug 22 · 5:30 AM

    President Trump says the US is waiting to 'see what happens' regarding the sanctions against Iran.

  17. Aug 22 · 3:11 AM

    Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on the country to plan to overcome 'unjust' US sanctions, while US Vice President JD Vance backed economic pressure as the best strategy.

  18. Aug 22 · 2:11 AM

    Iran officially vows a 'devastating' response to US economic threats, while President Trump states the US is waiting to see the sanctions' impact.

  19. Aug 22 · 12:04 AM

    Iran threatened a military response to US sanctions and asserted that the US focus on economic warfare indicates military failure.

  20. Aug 21 · 7:30 PM

    Iran officially vowed a 'devastating' response to US economic threats, according to independent reports.

  21. Aug 21 · 4:05 PM

    Iran vowed a devastating response to US economic threats.

  22. Aug 21 · 2:41 PM

    US allies in Asia expressed wariness and concern as the US began moving military assets in connection with the escalating tensions.

  23. Aug 21 · 2:41 PM

    US allies in Asia express concern over military asset movements as US markets fall following Trump's economic announcements.

  24. Aug 21 · 12:40 PM

    Iran vows 'devastating' response, calling US economic warfare a sign of military failure.

  25. Aug 21 · 5:10 AM

    The US vows its toughest sanctions yet on Iran as media reports highlight intense pressure on China for support.

  26. Aug 21 · 12:11 AM

    The United States urged allies and China to join its economic campaign against Iran.

  27. Aug 20 · 11:00 PM

    Major news outlets confirm US Treasury Secretary's statements on plans to collapse Iran's economy.

  28. Aug 20 · 9:50 PM

    BBC reports the US Treasury Secretary stated new sanctions aim to collapse Iran's regime, urging allies and China to cooperate.

  29. Aug 20 · 8:40 PM

    The US administration, led by statements from the Treasury Secretary, formally urged allies and China to join the economic pressure campaign.

  30. Aug 20 · 8:40 PM

    US Treasury Secretary's statements and appeals to allies and China are confirmed by major international news outlets.

  31. Aug 20 · 7:30 PM

    The US Treasury Secretary has detailed new economic measures designed to squash Iran's economy.

  32. Aug 20 · 7:30 PM

    US Treasury Secretary says new economic measures will collapse Iran's regime and squash its economy.

  33. Aug 20 · 6:20 PM

    Trump officially launches a campaign to economically isolate Iran, warning of consequences for countries that support Tehran.

  34. Aug 20 · 5:10 PM

    President Trump officially announces a new campaign to economically isolate Iran and penalize supporting nations, confirmed by reports from BBC and Al Jazeera.

  35. Aug 20 · 4:00 PM

    Iran dismisses Trump's sanctions campaign as a diversion from U.S. domestic problems.

  36. Aug 20 · 2:40 PM

    Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting nations in a campaign to isolate Tehran.

  37. Aug 20 · 2:05 PM

    Iran's Foreign Minister labeled US sanctions as 'economic terrorism' and warned of 'further defeat' in response to US threats.

  38. Aug 20 · 1:00 PM

    Global oil prices surged following US President Donald Trump's latest economic threats against Iran.

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