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The US State Department announced sweeping sanctions against nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels linked to Iran's military activities, cyber threats, and illicit oil trade, under 'Operation Economic Outcast'. The measures target Iranian military officials, cyber groups, and shadow fleet operators, with rewards of up to $10 million for information on key figures.
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, has been granted a six-month residency extension after his visa expired, despite being declared persona non grata by Lebanese authorities. The move, reported by Lebanese media and KAN News, follows his refusal to leave and has drawn criticism from Israeli officials.
Yemen's Houthi group said it targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea, with the vessel's operator Bahri confirming a maritime incident and all crew safe. The attack, which Saudi officials have not commented on, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and follows a series of Houthi strikes on Saudi and commercial targets.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, without providing details or naming which son. The allegation came during a Channel 14 interview, as he called for enhanced security for political candidates and as Israel heads toward elections and negotiations over Lebanon.
Israeli tanks and bulldozers have crossed the “yellow line” buffer zone into the town of Haris, destroying a road and cutting off a neighborhood, according to residents. The move comes amid a wave of Israeli attacks and demolitions across southern Lebanon, with reports of fires, destroyed buildings, and ongoing occupation of dozens of towns.
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, but its success hinges on confronting China, Iran's biggest oil buyer. Washington has so far stopped short of targeting Chinese financial institutions, leaving a strategic gap as Trump and Xi prepare to meet.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new campaign of secondary sanctions dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, aiming to sever Iran's global financial ties nearly six months into the conflict. President Trump declared Iran 'completely collapsing' as the measures target oil revenues, digital assets and trading partners. Iranian officials rejected the steps as ineffective and vowed preparedness to counter them.
The Trump administration announced a new sanctions campaign aimed at severing Iran's economic lifelines, warning all countries to cut business ties or face retaliation. The measures stop short of targeting Chinese banks, as experts question the campaign's effectiveness ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit.
Iranian state television aired a video targeting Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of President Donald Trump, claiming a $10 million bounty and asserting he is "fully monitored." The U.S. Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigates potential threats, while outlets note the claims could not be independently verified. The broadcast follows similar threats against Melania Trump and comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware of a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump. The video, which reportedly offers a $10 million reward, has prompted an official statement from the agency and renewed attention to ongoing threats from Iran against the Trump family.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if the US continues its economic war. The threat comes amid heightened tensions over US plans for tougher sanctions, with Iranian officials responding defiantly.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US corrects its behavior and fulfills its commitments. Tehran also announced service fees for authorized ships and warned of penalties for non-compliant vessels, as the US prepares new economic measures.
Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, accused President Trump of fostering global nuclear instability, while Washington announced a new 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Tehran. Iranian officials rejected the US move, and the confrontation deepened over nuclear and economic tensions.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
Israeli security sources say the chances of an expanded military confrontation with Iran have decreased following Trump's economic sanctions, seen as a move to buy time until US midterms. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu dismissed prospects for a diplomatic deal with Iran's leadership, and the IDF is preparing for worst-case scenarios.
A new report details a covert US military operation that has established a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, moving approximately 10 million barrels of oil daily. The operation, reportedly coordinated from Fort Bragg, was enabled by a campaign that degraded Iran's radar and surveillance capabilities.
The US Department of Justice unsealed charges against 17 individuals linked to Iran's Mabna Institute, alleging a years-long hacking campaign against universities, companies, and government agencies. Separately, the Treasury sanctioned five Iranian hackers over cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as part of a broader sanctions package targeting Iran.
US President Donald Trump said no talks are planned with Iran and declared the Strait of Hormuz open, while Iran insists the waterway stays closed until US conditions are met. The UAE suspended trade with Iran, and regional tensions remain high amid missile alerts and a US–Iran dispute over mine removal.