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Oil Falls as US Prepares to Unveil New Iran Sanctions

Oil Falls as US Prepares to Unveil New Iran Sanctions

Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3 percent, to $93.16 by 0329 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.7 a barrel, down $1.36, or 1.6 percent.
US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt All Oil Exports

US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt All Oil Exports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. ET on Monday amid promises to reveal even more severe measures on a country that has endured near-continuous economic sanctions since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Pakistan Army Chief to Visit Tehran Amid US–Iran Tensions

Pakistan Army Chief to Visit Tehran Amid US–Iran Tensions

Asim Munir will travel to Iran to talk with senior officials.
Trump’s 'Economic D-Day' on Iran: Can the US Pressure China to Cut Off Tehran’s Oil Lifeline?

Trump’s 'Economic D-Day' on Iran: Can the US Pressure China to Cut Off Tehran’s Oil Lifeline?

Retired Marine Colonel and former U.S. diplomat Grant Newsham and energy policy consultant and columnist Kelly Sloan join Tiffany Meier Tonight to discuss President Donald Trump’s “Economic D-Day” pressure campaign against Iran and the U.S. push for China to help isolate Tehran.
New US Sanctions on Iran Could Put China in the Crosshairs: Bessent

New US Sanctions on Iran Could Put China in the Crosshairs: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will impose its toughest sanctions yet on Iran.
Iran Vows Devastating Responses Amid Talk of New US Sanctions

Iran Vows Devastating Responses Amid Talk of New US Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that new economic actions against Iran would be coming next week.
Every Drop of Iranian Oil That Flows to China Is a ‘Dagger at the Heart’ of American and European Workers: Geopolitical Analyst

Every Drop of Iranian Oil That Flows to China Is a ‘Dagger at the Heart’ of American and European Workers: Geopolitical Analyst

President Donald Trump is warning countries that give the Iranian regime an economic lifeline in the latest phase of the Iran War.
757 US Service Members Wounded Since Iran War Started: Pentagon

757 US Service Members Wounded Since Iran War Started: Pentagon

A new update to the Department of War’s Defense Casualty Analysis System shows that 60 service members were injured over the past nine days or so.
China, the 'Primary Actor,' Is Giving Iran a Lifeline: Retired US Army Battalion Commander

China, the 'Primary Actor,' Is Giving Iran a Lifeline: Retired US Army Battalion Commander

NTD discussed with retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, NTD's senior geopolitical analyst. He served in the U.S. Army as a battalion commander and Black Hawk pilot.
National Security Analyst on Trump’s 'Economic D-Day': Bessent’s Plan to Cut Off Iran’s Last Lifelines

National Security Analyst on Trump’s 'Economic D-Day': Bessent’s Plan to Cut Off Iran’s Last Lifelines

Heritage Foundation national security analyst Andrew Harding joins Tiffany Meier to break down Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s coming campaign to isolate Iran—targeting oil sales, money transfers, and seaborne trade—and whether secondary pressure on China and U.S. allies can force Tehran’s hand without a return to large-scale combat.
Bessent: US to Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran

Bessent: US to Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran

The Treasury secretary said more details of the plan will be announced on Aug. 24 and urged America’s allies to join the United States.
New Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East, Signaling Possible Relief for Lincoln

New Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East, Signaling Possible Relief for Lincoln

The USS George Washington will be the fourth aircraft carrier to cycle through the region amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump Warns of Economic Consequences for Any Country That Supports Iran

Trump Warns of Economic Consequences for Any Country That Supports Iran

President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided ‘any type of lifeline to Iran.’
Trump Says US Will Wage Unprecedented ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

Trump Says US Will Wage Unprecedented ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

‘No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me,’ the president said.
US and South Korean Militaries Shorten Joint Drills After Trump Orders Reduction

US and South Korean Militaries Shorten Joint Drills After Trump Orders Reduction

Trump also said there are no ongoing talks with Iran, and none scheduled, as tensions continue on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Shut Until US Meets Deal Conditions

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Shut Until US Meets Deal Conditions

A top Iranian official made the comments on Tuesday as a U.S. blockade of Iran continues.
DOJ Charges 17 Iranians in Cybertheft Campaign

DOJ Charges 17 Iranians in Cybertheft Campaign

The Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians for allegedly conducting a cybertheft campaign.
UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory

UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory

The ballistic missiles, believed to have been intended to disrupt commercial maritime traffic, landed in the sea.
Trump Says No Talks Are Taking Place With Iran and None Are Scheduled

Trump Says No Talks Are Taking Place With Iran and None Are Scheduled

Asked by reporters on Monday if the U.S. was seeking to extend June's interim agreement, Trump said no.
USS George Washington Shifts From Pacific to Middle East

USS George Washington Shifts From Pacific to Middle East

The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment has been extended by ongoing operations in the Middle East.
Oil Falls as US Prepares to Unveil New Iran Sanctions

Oil Falls as US Prepares to Unveil New Iran Sanctions

Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3 percent, to $93.16 by 0329 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.7 a barrel, down $1.36, or 1.6 percent.
US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt All Oil Exports

US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt All Oil Exports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. ET on Monday amid promises to reveal even more severe measures on a country that has endured near-continuous economic sanctions since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Pakistan Army Chief to Visit Tehran Amid US–Iran Tensions

Pakistan Army Chief to Visit Tehran Amid US–Iran Tensions

Asim Munir will travel to Iran to talk with senior officials.
Trump’s 'Economic D-Day' on Iran: Can the US Pressure China to Cut Off Tehran’s Oil Lifeline?

Trump’s 'Economic D-Day' on Iran: Can the US Pressure China to Cut Off Tehran’s Oil Lifeline?

Retired Marine Colonel and former U.S. diplomat Grant Newsham and energy policy consultant and columnist Kelly Sloan join Tiffany Meier Tonight to discuss President Donald Trump’s “Economic D-Day” pressure campaign against Iran and the U.S. push for China to help isolate Tehran.
New US Sanctions on Iran Could Put China in the Crosshairs: Bessent

New US Sanctions on Iran Could Put China in the Crosshairs: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will impose its toughest sanctions yet on Iran.
Iran Vows Devastating Responses Amid Talk of New US Sanctions

Iran Vows Devastating Responses Amid Talk of New US Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that new economic actions against Iran would be coming next week.
Every Drop of Iranian Oil That Flows to China Is a ‘Dagger at the Heart’ of American and European Workers: Geopolitical Analyst

Every Drop of Iranian Oil That Flows to China Is a ‘Dagger at the Heart’ of American and European Workers: Geopolitical Analyst

President Donald Trump is warning countries that give the Iranian regime an economic lifeline in the latest phase of the Iran War.
757 US Service Members Wounded Since Iran War Started: Pentagon

757 US Service Members Wounded Since Iran War Started: Pentagon

A new update to the Department of War’s Defense Casualty Analysis System shows that 60 service members were injured over the past nine days or so.
China, the 'Primary Actor,' Is Giving Iran a Lifeline: Retired US Army Battalion Commander

China, the 'Primary Actor,' Is Giving Iran a Lifeline: Retired US Army Battalion Commander

NTD discussed with retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, NTD's senior geopolitical analyst. He served in the U.S. Army as a battalion commander and Black Hawk pilot.
National Security Analyst on Trump’s 'Economic D-Day': Bessent’s Plan to Cut Off Iran’s Last Lifelines

National Security Analyst on Trump’s 'Economic D-Day': Bessent’s Plan to Cut Off Iran’s Last Lifelines

Heritage Foundation national security analyst Andrew Harding joins Tiffany Meier to break down Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s coming campaign to isolate Iran—targeting oil sales, money transfers, and seaborne trade—and whether secondary pressure on China and U.S. allies can force Tehran’s hand without a return to large-scale combat.
Bessent: US to Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran

Bessent: US to Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran

The Treasury secretary said more details of the plan will be announced on Aug. 24 and urged America’s allies to join the United States.
New Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East, Signaling Possible Relief for Lincoln

New Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East, Signaling Possible Relief for Lincoln

The USS George Washington will be the fourth aircraft carrier to cycle through the region amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump Warns of Economic Consequences for Any Country That Supports Iran

Trump Warns of Economic Consequences for Any Country That Supports Iran

President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided ‘any type of lifeline to Iran.’
Trump Says US Will Wage Unprecedented ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

Trump Says US Will Wage Unprecedented ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

‘No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me,’ the president said.
US and South Korean Militaries Shorten Joint Drills After Trump Orders Reduction

US and South Korean Militaries Shorten Joint Drills After Trump Orders Reduction

Trump also said there are no ongoing talks with Iran, and none scheduled, as tensions continue on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Shut Until US Meets Deal Conditions

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Shut Until US Meets Deal Conditions

A top Iranian official made the comments on Tuesday as a U.S. blockade of Iran continues.
DOJ Charges 17 Iranians in Cybertheft Campaign

DOJ Charges 17 Iranians in Cybertheft Campaign

The Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians for allegedly conducting a cybertheft campaign.
UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory

UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory

The ballistic missiles, believed to have been intended to disrupt commercial maritime traffic, landed in the sea.
Trump Says No Talks Are Taking Place With Iran and None Are Scheduled

Trump Says No Talks Are Taking Place With Iran and None Are Scheduled

Asked by reporters on Monday if the U.S. was seeking to extend June's interim agreement, Trump said no.
USS George Washington Shifts From Pacific to Middle East

USS George Washington Shifts From Pacific to Middle East

The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment has been extended by ongoing operations in the Middle East.