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As tensions with Iran persist, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be pursuing a dual-track strategy, combining intense economic pressure with repeated diplomatic openings. Washington has expanded sanctions, threatened secondary penalties and sought to isolate Tehran economically, while also signaling willingness for talks and offering potential off-ramps.


US-Iran war: US President Donald Trump continues to look for options to end Iran war 

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Fresh concerns have emerged over the health of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, with his sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, demanding proof of his well-being and access to independent medical assessments. The appeal comes amid conflicting claims over Khan's condition, with his family and supporters alleging restricted access and inadequate medical care, while Pakistani authorities insist he is receiving proper treatment. 

The controversy has intensified after court-ordered medical examinations and growing international calls for transparency regarding Khan's health and prison conditions. Khan's sons say they have been unable to communicate with him for months and are seeking direct access.

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The Iranian Parliament opened its session with chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel".Iranian leaders have been portraying strength and unity in their war against America. They have refused to budge on the Strait of Hormuz and their conditions for reopening it.&nbsp;On the other hand, the United States now seems to be getting impatient.&nbsp;Washington is offering a potential trade-off. Sanctions and maritime pressure could be eased if Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt attacks by Iran-aligned groups. The message was reportedly carried to Tehran by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Iran.&nbsp;But the Iranians have seemingly rejected the offer, even as President Donald Trump looks at different options to help end the war.&nbsp;Even as he confronts Iran, Trump is praising his relationship with Kim Jong Un, an ally of Iran.&nbsp;In a rare and unprecedented visit, American CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret trip to Moscow on Tuesday this week. While the visit has raised several questions, the one big question on everyone's mind is: What is President Donald Trump trying to accomplish?&nbsp;Is Trump trying to end the war between Russia and Ukraine? Or is he trying to use Russia to help end the war with Iran?&nbsp;Ratcliffe's visit was not announced in advance. He reportedly met with senior Russian intelligence officials but did not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;The visit assumes significance because it is not just about an American intelligence officer's presence in Russia. The timing of his visit also comes right in between stalled peace talks in both the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran war. Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But that has not happened so far.&nbsp;At the same time, the United States is fighting a separate and increasingly dangerous conflict with Iran.So what was it? Russia or Iran that Trump wanted Ratcliffe to speak about?&nbsp;Russia has close ties with Iran. Moscow could potentially play a role in getting Tehran to stop attacks on American forces and helping negotiate an end to the fighting.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-95-killed-133-indians-among-403-still-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-1787755891807">At least 95 killed, 133 Indians among 403 still missing after flash floods in Nepal</a>&nbsp;America's NBC News has reported that Iranian attacks caused significantly more damage to US military sites across West Asia than the Pentagon had initially disclosed. The damage reportedly included aircraft, hangars, warehouses, command facilities, radar and communications equipment.&nbsp;So essentially, Trump is dealing with two major wars at the same time, and he is stuck in both.Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow could be an attempt to make progress on either conflict, or possibly both.&nbsp;But remember, there is no public evidence yet that Ratcliffe's visit produced a deal or that Russia has agreed to help end the Iran war.&nbsp;All that the Kremlin has said is that it was related to "contacts between security services".The last known direct contact between the two intelligence services was in March last year, when Ratcliffe and Russia's SVR chief Sergei Naryshkin spoke over the phone. They had discussed cooperation between their intelligence services and crisis management.&nbsp;Even though there is no clear picture yet, what is clear is that the Trump administration is using an unusual channel: America's top intelligence official going directly to Moscow at a moment when Washington is trying to find a way to stop two separate wars.&nbsp;So, is Trump trying to get Putin to help end the war in Ukraine, help end the war with Iran, or use one conflict to help solve the other?&nbsp;These are the big questions which remain unanswered at the moment.

Trump faces growing pressure to end the Iran war as Tehran rejects a US offer linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while CIA chief John Ratcliffe's secret Moscow visit raises questions over whether Russia could help resolve the conflict or the stalled Ukraine war.

The Iranian Parliament opened its session with chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel". Iranian leaders have been portraying strength and unity in their war against America. They have refused to budge on the Strait of Hormuz and their conditions for reopening it. On the other hand, the United States now seems to be getting impatient. Washington is offering a potential trade-off. Sanctions and maritime pressure could be eased if Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt attacks by Iran-aligned groups. The message was reportedly carried to Tehran by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Iran. But the Iranians have seemingly rejected the offer, even as President Donald Trump looks at different options to help end the war. Even as he confronts Iran, Trump is praising his relationship with Kim Jong Un, an ally of Iran. In a rare and unprecedented visit, American CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret trip to Moscow on Tuesday this week. While the visit has raised several questions, the one big question on everyone's mind is: What is President Donald Trump trying to accomplish? Is Trump trying to end the war between Russia and Ukraine? Or is he trying to use Russia to help end the war with Iran? Ratcliffe's visit was not announced in advance. He reportedly met with senior Russian intelligence officials but did not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit assumes significance because it is not just about an American intelligence officer's presence in Russia. The timing of his visit also comes right in between stalled peace talks in both the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran war. Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But that has not happened so far. At the same time, the United States is fighting a separate and increasingly dangerous conflict with Iran. So what was it? Russia or Iran that Trump wanted Ratcliffe to speak about? Russia has close ties with Iran. Moscow could potentially play a role in getting Tehran to stop attacks on American forces and helping negotiate an end to the fighting. Also Read: At least 95 killed, 133 Indians among 403 still missing after flash floods in Nepal America's NBC News has reported that Iranian attacks caused significantly more damage to US military sites across West Asia than the Pentagon had initially disclosed. The damage reportedly included aircraft, hangars, warehouses, command facilities, radar and communications equipment. So essentially, Trump is dealing with two major wars at the same time, and he is stuck in both. Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow could be an attempt to make progress on either conflict, or possibly both. But remember, there is no public evidence yet that Ratcliffe's visit produced a deal or that Russia has agreed to help end the Iran war. All that the Kremlin has said is that it was related to "contacts between security services". The last known direct contact between the two intelligence services was in March last year, when Ratcliffe and Russia's SVR chief Sergei Naryshkin spoke over the phone. They had discussed cooperation between their intelligence services and crisis management. Even though there is no clear picture yet, what is clear is that the Trump administration is using an unusual channel: America's top intelligence official going directly to Moscow at a moment when Washington is trying to find a way to stop two separate wars. So, is Trump trying to get Putin to help end the war in Ukraine, help end the war with Iran, or use one conflict to help solve the other? These are the big questions which remain unanswered at the moment.

Trump faces growing pressure to end the Iran war as Tehran rejects a US offer linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while CIA chief John Ratcliffe's secret Moscow visit raises questions over whether Russia could help resolve the conflict or the stalled Ukraine war.

Trump's Moscow mystery: Is Russia key to ending Iran and Ukraine wars?

Pakistan’s military has dominated politics for decades. But now, voices across the country are challenging the General and the establishment.


Is Pakistan’s military aura finally cracking?

The Trump administration rolled out a wave of sanctions against Iran, and has given this new stage of warfare a name: Operation Economic Outcast. But the warnings are not limited to Iran alone. It encompasses countries across the world, as Washington threatens secondary sanctions against anyone having economic ties to Iran. The question this raises is whether America's blanket threat paves the way for a global sanctions war, and if at all Iran can even be outcast.&nbsp;The US Treasury has sanctioned 60 individuals, entities, and vessels. The list encompasses 5 key sectors: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. Bessent has also threatened to remove entities from the US dollar system if money is moved on behalf of Iran. But the Treasury Secretary's warning has no timeline for threatened penalties against world economies or global organisations. The sanctions notification also stopped short of targeting Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran's oil trade. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil and serves as a crucial link to the global economy for Tehran. According to the US, Beijing accounts for 90 percent of Tehran's oil exports. Other key trade partners include UAE, Turkiye, Iraq and even India. China has previously warned the US that economic pressure does not resolve disputes. While Scott Bessent mentioned that the US President is quote "making phone calls to world leaders with specific requests to cease their interactions with Iran," he did not clarify if China's President Xi Jinping will also be on the list to receive a call from Trump.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/economic-d-day-us-prepares-intense-iran-sanctions-as-tehran-warns-of-oil-export-blockade-race-the-power-1787584787784">Economic D-Day: US prepares intense Iran sanctions as Tehran warns of oil export blockade | Race To Power</a>&nbsp;Iran, on its part, continues to dismiss and even mock American sanctions. Tehran has a history of being on the receiving end of Washington's sanctions since 1979. But this time, Iran is leveraging something it has not done before: the geographical and strategic advantage that Iran has over a crucial chokepoint, which we have been hearing and talking about for months: the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Despite America's big announcements to warn Iran and pressure the country to accept Trump's terms, Washington is aware of Tehran's advantages. And because of these advantages, reports say that the US has nudged Pakistan, through its Army Chief Asim Munir, to bring Iran back to the negotiation table. Munir is already in Iran for talks.&nbsp;Iran has been doing two things meanwhile. The country's leadership is buying time until midterm elections in the US, and simultaneously, also negotiating an arrangement with Oman to manage the movement of vessels via the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;And so these developments bring back the question: does Trump truly have the leverage he needs to pressurise Iran's leadership, or will the force of this strike be blunted with a new age global sanction war?

The Trump administration has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast,' hitting Iran with fresh sanctions and warning global economies against trading with Tehran.

The Trump administration rolled out a wave of sanctions against Iran, and has given this new stage of warfare a name: Operation Economic Outcast. But the warnings are not limited to Iran alone. It encompasses countries across the world, as Washington threatens secondary sanctions against anyone having economic ties to Iran. The question this raises is whether America's blanket threat paves the way for a global sanctions war, and if at all Iran can even be outcast. The US Treasury has sanctioned 60 individuals, entities, and vessels. The list encompasses 5 key sectors: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. Bessent has also threatened to remove entities from the US dollar system if money is moved on behalf of Iran. But the Treasury Secretary's warning has no timeline for threatened penalties against world economies or global organisations. The sanctions notification also stopped short of targeting Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran's oil trade. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil and serves as a crucial link to the global economy for Tehran. According to the US, Beijing accounts for 90 percent of Tehran's oil exports. Other key trade partners include UAE, Turkiye, Iraq and even India. China has previously warned the US that economic pressure does not resolve disputes. While Scott Bessent mentioned that the US President is quote "making phone calls to world leaders with specific requests to cease their interactions with Iran," he did not clarify if China's President Xi Jinping will also be on the list to receive a call from Trump. Also read: Economic D-Day: US prepares intense Iran sanctions as Tehran warns of oil export blockade | Race To Power Iran, on its part, continues to dismiss and even mock American sanctions. Tehran has a history of being on the receiving end of Washington's sanctions since 1979. But this time, Iran is leveraging something it has not done before: the geographical and strategic advantage that Iran has over a crucial chokepoint, which we have been hearing and talking about for months: the Strait of Hormuz. Despite America's big announcements to warn Iran and pressure the country to accept Trump's terms, Washington is aware of Tehran's advantages. And because of these advantages, reports say that the US has nudged Pakistan, through its Army Chief Asim Munir, to bring Iran back to the negotiation table. Munir is already in Iran for talks. Iran has been doing two things meanwhile. The country's leadership is buying time until midterm elections in the US, and simultaneously, also negotiating an arrangement with Oman to manage the movement of vessels via the Strait of Hormuz. And so these developments bring back the question: does Trump truly have the leverage he needs to pressurise Iran's leadership, or will the force of this strike be blunted with a new age global sanction war?

The Trump administration has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast,' hitting Iran with fresh sanctions and warning global economies against trading with Tehran.

Operation Economic Outcast: Trump rolls out major sanctions against Iran, warns global allies | Race To Power

Pakistan’s government and military leadership are facing growing public backlash as protests and unrest spread across Balochistan, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. From political grievances to economic pressures and local demands, mounting discontent is putting fresh pressure on Islamabad and Army Chief Asim Munir.

Pakistan: protests grip Balochistan, PoK And KPK

Pakistan’s military has ruled from behind the curtain for decades. But under Field Marshal Asim Munir, that curtain is disappearing, and the backlash is growing. For nearly eight decades, Pakistan’s military has been more than an army. It has been the institution that could make governments, break governments, and, at times, become the government. But something is changing. The aura of untouchability is being challenged, and increasingly, the voices doing it are coming from within Pakistan itself. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, one of Pakistan’s most influential religious-political figures, has openly challenged Asim Munir, telling the army chief that if he wants to do politics, he should take off his uniform and face the voters.&nbsp;And just this week, Fazlur Rehman invoked the trauma of 1971, warning against repeating the mistakes that preceded the breakup of Pakistan. That is significant. Because Pakistan has seen this story before. Ayub Khan seized power. Yahya Khan inherited military rule, and presided over the catastrophe of 1971 and the creation of Bangladesh. Zia-ul-Haq turned another coup into more than a decade of military dictatorship.&nbsp;And Pervez Musharraf once again brought the army directly into politics after his 1999 coup. Different generals. Different eras.But the same fundamental problem: when the military stops protecting the state and starts defining the state. Today, Asim Munir occupies an extraordinary position. Constitutional changes have made him Chief of Defence Forces, placing the army, navy and air force under a unified command. New legislation has further expanded his authority over military operations and senior personnel. Critics say Pakistan is moving closer to a system where military power is no longer simply influential, it is constitutionally entrenched.&nbsp;And that is precisely why the backlash matters. From political opposition to regional grievances, challenges are emerging against an establishment that has spent decades presenting itself as the ultimate guardian of Pakistan. The irony is difficult to ignore.Pakistan has long portrayed India as its existential enemy. Yet India, despite its own enormous political, ethnic and security challenges, has maintained civilian political supremacy over its armed forces.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-pakistan-s-military-aura-finally-cracking-1787676968788/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-pakistan-s-military-aura-finally-cracking-1787676968788/embed</a>&nbsp;For many Pakistanis, that contrast raises an uncomfortable question: If the “enemy state” can preserve its constitutional order without generals ruling the country, why must Pakistan repeatedly return to military dominance? Perhaps this is why the current moment matters beyond Asim Munir himself. Because the real battle is not simply between one General and his critics.It is over whether Pakistan can finally separate the power of the military from the identity of the nation.&nbsp;So, the verdict: Asim Munir may command Pakistan’s most powerful institution. He may have more formal authority than any recent army chief. But history offers a warning: Generals can command soldiers. They can influence governments. They can even rewrite institutions. What they cannot manufacture indefinitely is public consent. And if Pakistan’s most powerful voices are finally beginning to challenge the uniform, the real question is no longer whether Munir controls Pakistan. It is how long Pakistan will allow the uniform to define it.&nbsp;Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Asim Munir’s expanding military authority faces growing opposition in Pakistan, reviving fears of military dominance, civilian unrest, and a repeat of history

Pakistan’s military has ruled from behind the curtain for decades. But under Field Marshal Asim Munir, that curtain is disappearing, and the backlash is growing. For nearly eight decades, Pakistan’s military has been more than an army. It has been the institution that could make governments, break governments, and, at times, become the government. But something is changing. The aura of untouchability is being challenged, and increasingly, the voices doing it are coming from within Pakistan itself. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, one of Pakistan’s most influential religious-political figures, has openly challenged Asim Munir, telling the army chief that if he wants to do politics, he should take off his uniform and face the voters. And just this week, Fazlur Rehman invoked the trauma of 1971, warning against repeating the mistakes that preceded the breakup of Pakistan. That is significant. Because Pakistan has seen this story before. Ayub Khan seized power. Yahya Khan inherited military rule, and presided over the catastrophe of 1971 and the creation of Bangladesh. Zia-ul-Haq turned another coup into more than a decade of military dictatorship. And Pervez Musharraf once again brought the army directly into politics after his 1999 coup. Different generals. Different eras. But the same fundamental problem: when the military stops protecting the state and starts defining the state. Today, Asim Munir occupies an extraordinary position. Constitutional changes have made him Chief of Defence Forces, placing the army, navy and air force under a unified command. New legislation has further expanded his authority over military operations and senior personnel. Critics say Pakistan is moving closer to a system where military power is no longer simply influential, it is constitutionally entrenched. And that is precisely why the backlash matters. From political opposition to regional grievances, challenges are emerging against an establishment that has spent decades presenting itself as the ultimate guardian of Pakistan. The irony is difficult to ignore. Pakistan has long portrayed India as its existential enemy. Yet India, despite its own enormous political, ethnic and security challenges, has maintained civilian political supremacy over its armed forces. https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-pakistan-s-military-aura-finally-cracking-1787676968788/embed For many Pakistanis, that contrast raises an uncomfortable question: If the “enemy state” can preserve its constitutional order without generals ruling the country, why must Pakistan repeatedly return to military dominance? Perhaps this is why the current moment matters beyond Asim Munir himself. Because the real battle is not simply between one General and his critics. It is over whether Pakistan can finally separate the power of the military from the identity of the nation. So, the verdict: Asim Munir may command Pakistan’s most powerful institution. He may have more formal authority than any recent army chief. But history offers a warning: Generals can command soldiers. They can influence governments. They can even rewrite institutions. What they cannot manufacture indefinitely is public consent. And if Pakistan’s most powerful voices are finally beginning to challenge the uniform, the real question is no longer whether Munir controls Pakistan. It is how long Pakistan will allow the uniform to define it. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Pakistan’s military power faces growing backlash as Asim Munir expands his authority, raising questions about civilian rule, democracy, and the country’s future

The Verdict | When generals rule: Why Asim Munir’s rise has Pakistan asking hard questions

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Western allies assembled in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day to vow continued military and financial backing against escalating Russian attacks.

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Iran warns sanctions cooperators as Trump and Xi prepare for September summit 

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Russia-Ukraine war: UK to share SCALP missile blueprint with Ukraine during Kyiv visit 

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The speculation comes amid a series of controversies involving state ministers, adding to questions over a possible reshuffle.

Maharashtra: meet stirs cabinet rejig buzz, no confirmation yet 

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Trump pulls back from the US-South Korea drill amid troop shortage concerns

Iran has dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions threat as a sign of desperation, insisting that Washington's pressure campaign will fail to change Tehran's policies. The response comes as the Trump administration prepares what officials describe as the toughest sanctions package yet, targeting Iran and countries that continue doing business with it. Iranian leaders argue that years of economic pressure have failed to achieve U.S. objectives, while Washington says tougher measures are needed to increase pressure on Tehran. As tensions escalate, the debate is shifting beyond sanctions: who is becoming more isolated on the global stage—Iran or the United States?


US-Iran war: Trump turns to economic warfare, pressures world to isolate Iran

The US-Iran conflict enters a new phase as Washington prepares sweeping “D-Day” sanctions targeting Iran’s economy. With the rial already under pressure and the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, the big question is how far the new sanctions will impact Tehran and ordinary Iranians.


US-Iran war: with the D-day sanctions, all eyes are on how Iran is impacted 

Is Iran going to collapse? Is US President Donald Trump finally ending the war? Big questions with no clear answers. Iran is certainly more economically impacted and weaker than America. Yet, President Trump's new D-day sanctions may have become an old, rusted weapon. For more than 40 years, Washington has tried to force Tehran to change through economic pressure. It began after the 1979 hostage crisis, when President Jimmy Carter froze around $12 billion in Iranian assets. Then in the 1980s, US expanded trade restrictions. Then came sanctions targeting Iran's banks, oil industry, military and nuclear programme. &nbsp;Bit by bit, US has managed to pressure Iran, but never completely destroy it. America's biggest success though came before the 2015 nuclear deal. American, European and international sanctions cut deeply into Iranian economy, reduced its oil exports and isolated its banking system. That pressure helped bring Iran to the negotiating table. So, is Trump going to win against Iran this time? Well, so far he hasn't been able to.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-with-the-d-day-sanctions-all-eyes-are-on-how-iran-is-impacted-1787589665855/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-with-the-d-day-sanctions-all-eyes-are-on-how-iran-is-impacted-1787589665855/embed</a>&nbsp;When Trump pulled the United States out of the nuclear agreement in 2018, it expected Iran to give in. But the regime did not. It suffered enormously, but the regime survived. Now, Washington is trying again. Is Iran isolated? Not really. China can play spoiler in American strategy. You see, China is Iran's biggest oil customer. Even under heavy American pressure, Chinese buyers have continued purchasing Iranian crude oil. Vladimir putin is also Iran's ally. An increasing number of countries are questioning why America must decide for them. America's adversaries will not let Trump win.&nbsp;So, will these new sanctions hurt Iran? Yes. But will economic pain automatically bring political surrender? History reflects no. Essentially, the battle over Iran has become much more than Iran. It is now a battle of who gets to set the rules of the new world order, and America certainly seems to be losing that power.&nbsp;

Will Iran collapse under Trump’s new sanctions? Explore America’s economic pressure, China’s role, Iran’s resilience and the prospects of ending the war

Is Iran going to collapse? Is US President Donald Trump finally ending the war? Big questions with no clear answers. Iran is certainly more economically impacted and weaker than America. Yet, President Trump's new D-day sanctions may have become an old, rusted weapon. For more than 40 years, Washington has tried to force Tehran to change through economic pressure. It began after the 1979 hostage crisis, when President Jimmy Carter froze around $12 billion in Iranian assets. Then in the 1980s, US expanded trade restrictions. Then came sanctions targeting Iran's banks, oil industry, military and nuclear programme. Bit by bit, US has managed to pressure Iran, but never completely destroy it. America's biggest success though came before the 2015 nuclear deal. American, European and international sanctions cut deeply into Iranian economy, reduced its oil exports and isolated its banking system. That pressure helped bring Iran to the negotiating table. So, is Trump going to win against Iran this time? Well, so far he hasn't been able to. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-with-the-d-day-sanctions-all-eyes-are-on-how-iran-is-impacted-1787589665855/embed When Trump pulled the United States out of the nuclear agreement in 2018, it expected Iran to give in. But the regime did not. It suffered enormously, but the regime survived. Now, Washington is trying again. Is Iran isolated? Not really. China can play spoiler in American strategy. You see, China is Iran's biggest oil customer. Even under heavy American pressure, Chinese buyers have continued purchasing Iranian crude oil. Vladimir putin is also Iran's ally. An increasing number of countries are questioning why America must decide for them. America's adversaries will not let Trump win. So, will these new sanctions hurt Iran? Yes. But will economic pain automatically bring political surrender? History reflects no. Essentially, the battle over Iran has become much more than Iran. It is now a battle of who gets to set the rules of the new world order, and America certainly seems to be losing that power.

Trump’s Iran sanctions are intensifying economic pressure, but history, China and Russia raise doubts over whether Tehran will surrender or collapse

The Verdict: Is Trump ending the Iran war or starting a bigger economic battle?

The physical war between the US and Iran may be on the back burner for now, but Washington has now deployed a different kind of warfare. Donald Trump and the American administration are calling it the 'economic D-Day' for Iran, as the country threatens the most intense wave of sanctions on Tehran. But the question is this: with Iran's history of dealing with sanctions already, will the latest move from the US change enough to subdue the Iranian leadership into an agreement with Trump?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-turns-to-economic-warfare-pressures-world-to-isolate-iran-1787590548480/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-turns-to-economic-warfare-pressures-world-to-isolate-iran-1787590548480/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let's begin with the latest Trump post on Truth Social. Instead of a long rant, the US President has, at the moment, put out a single statement: 'Iran is completely collapsing!!!' This of course, is in reference to the fresh wave of economic sanctions that the US has planned to further crumble Iran economically.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bessent-repeats-trump-s-economic-d-day-threat-as-iran-warns-us-allies-of-act-of-war-1787539908590">US Treasury Secretary Bessent repeats Trump's 'Economic D-Day' threat as Iran warns US allies of 'act of war'</a>&nbsp;Iran has been bracing for the sanctions for days, issuing a series of strongly worded warnings and threatening retaliation. It has said that if the economic war continues, not a single drop of Iranian oil will be exported; neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Iran's top national security official has suggested Tehran still has more cards to play. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the bullying under President Trump is no different from that under previous US administrations.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MAKE AMERICA HUNGRY AGAIN! You can’t cover up defeats with false claims. <a href="https://t.co/LBclafRt3B">pic.twitter.com/LBclafRt3B</a>&mdash; محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) <a href="https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2091846882876145880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Remember, Iran has lived under US sanctions for decades, since 1979. But the country's top leadership appears to be looking at a shift in historic alliances on two fronts: strengthening the relationships that exist and smoothing out any wrinkles in historically complicated ties.&nbsp;Just days after Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Agreement, reports suggest Iran has received an invitation to join the new security alliance. Iran's Foreign Ministry then confirmed that doors have been opened for negotiations, although there is no formal invitation to join yet.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foolish-to-fight-trump-admin-escalates-trade-war-warning-to-canada-after-talks-breakdown-1787500955103">‘Foolish to fight’: Trump admin escalates trade war warning to Canada after talks breakdown</a>&nbsp;Secondly, Iraq has proposed a unified security coordination council with Iran and Saudi Arabia aimed at rebuilding trust between the regional rivals. Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji told state TV that the initiative seeks to address what he called a 'crisis of confidence,' between Tehran and Riyadh.&nbsp;For Iran's leadership, the outlook is not just about bearing the brunt of economic sanctions. It is now about retaliation. Retaliation that can be seen in the latest post by Iran Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf. There is poster with data on America's hunger situation, and inadvertently mocks domestic problems continue to mount for the US, while the administration plans sanctions against Iran's population.

The US plans a massive wave of economic sanctions against Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a total oil export shutdown while exploring regional security alliances with Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The physical war between the US and Iran may be on the back burner for now, but Washington has now deployed a different kind of warfare. Donald Trump and the American administration are calling it the 'economic D-Day' for Iran, as the country threatens the most intense wave of sanctions on Tehran. But the question is this: with Iran's history of dealing with sanctions already, will the latest move from the US change enough to subdue the Iranian leadership into an agreement with Trump? https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-turns-to-economic-warfare-pressures-world-to-isolate-iran-1787590548480/embed Let's begin with the latest Trump post on Truth Social. Instead of a long rant, the US President has, at the moment, put out a single statement: 'Iran is completely collapsing!!!' This of course, is in reference to the fresh wave of economic sanctions that the US has planned to further crumble Iran economically. Also read: US Treasury Secretary Bessent repeats Trump's 'Economic D-Day' threat as Iran warns US allies of 'act of war' Iran has been bracing for the sanctions for days, issuing a series of strongly worded warnings and threatening retaliation. It has said that if the economic war continues, not a single drop of Iranian oil will be exported; neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Iran's top national security official has suggested Tehran still has more cards to play. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the bullying under President Trump is no different from that under previous US administrations.