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US unveils "toughest sanctions in history" against Iran as Tehran vows to block Gulf oil exports
US vows "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, warns allies of economic consequences
Trump threatens "most crushing" economic measures against Iran as Middle East war enters sixth month
The Trump administration on Monday prepared to unveil what U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called “the toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, framing the measures as the start of an “economic D-Day” and the “single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary.” Bessent, writing in the Financial Times, said the goal was to “sever every economic lifeline” sustaining Iran until it stands alone .
Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, warned that if the U.S. proceeds, Tehran would halt all oil exports from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and treat any neighboring state joining the sanctions as “an act of war.” Rezaei said Iran would also target alternative oil export routes from the Gulf, declaring, “Not a drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf” .
Iranian President Massud Peseschkian acknowledged “significant imbalances” in water, electricity, gas, and fuel supplies but insisted Iran would withstand the pressure, citing national resilience. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the sanctions as “repetitive scenarios” and a sign of U.S. desperation, stating, “The fact that they have moved on from military operations to bring up the same old plans shows that they are desperate” .
The conflict has already disrupted global oil markets, with Iran effectively blocking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing prices higher. Since late February, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have killed thousands in Iran and Lebanon, damaged infrastructure, and destroyed nearly 100% of Iran’s conventional military factories, according to Bessent. Iran retains missile and drone capabilities, continuing to threaten Gulf neighbors and tankers transiting the strait .
Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT to detail the sanctions, which will target countries and companies continuing trade with Iran. He warned that those fearing to oppose Tehran should “consider the consequences of maintaining” such ties .
Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Monday as part of Islamabad’s efforts to de-escalate tensions and bring the U.S. and Iran back to negotiations, according to Iran’s state TV and regional officials .
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Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen make amends President Trump signaled that hes welcomed his former fixer, Michael Cohen, back into his good graces in a remarkably friendly interview that aired in full on Sunday.The big picture: The president and Cohen discussed a wide range of topics, including Trumps proposed ballroom, how the economy is doing during his second term and how so-called "weaponization" is destroying America. The interview is the first time Trump and Cohen have spoken publicly since the attorney was a key witness in the hush money trial that led to Trumps conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.Trump and Cohen have repeatedly traded barbs over each others alleged wrongdoing. Cohen had previously called Trump a "conman" and a "predator," while the president said Cohen was a "rat." What theyre saying: But on Sunday, the two participated in an amicable conversation where Cohen repeatedly referred to the president as "boss" and the pair openly mulled why so many people in America despise Trump.They also discussed Cohens role in the hush money trial, for which Trump blamed New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, saying they forced Cohen to testify against him. "They threatened you with everything if you didnt go against Trump, and you took it back. I wouldnt even be talking to you right now if you didnt," Trump said.Zoom out: When asked by CNNs Jake Tapper last week if Cohen stood by his prior testimony that Trump directed him to commit crimes, he said "I will not discuss what I had said in the past, what I had stated under oath" and "[w]hat I said was said and thats where I stand with it."He also told CNN hed submitted a pardon application to Trumps White House after saying the Biden administration denied it.Cohen wrote on his Substack earlier this year that he felt "pressured and coerced" by prosecutors to testify against Trump.Catch up quick: Cohen went to prison during Trumps first term after paying Stormy Daniels $130,000 so she wouldnt discuss an alleged affair with Trump.He pleaded guilty in 2018 to eight counts related to tax fraud and campaign finance violations.Zoom out: Asked by Tapper last week whether he still thinks Trump is a "racist and a conman and a cheat," Cohen declined to answer and repeatedly said he was focused on the future rather than the past."How is it possible that the two of us can ever sit down again? … The answer is that we forgave," Cohen said, adding that he hasnt forgotten anything but is using "courage to stop allowing yesterday to dictate tomorrow."Go deeper: What to know about Michael Cohen, whos testifying at Trumps hush money trial
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Mit einem Comic warnt der Iran die USA – Präsident räumt „erhebliche Ungleichgewichten ein Der Iran glaubt nach der Androhung eines Wirtschaftskriegs durch US-Präsident Trump an einen Bumerang-Effekt. Während sich die meisten Akteure ohnehin ziemlich gelassen zeigen, räumt Präsident Massud Peseschkian Probleme ein.
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