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Five ways Trump could target Iran’s economy
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Friday to inflict severe economic damage on Iran following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement that Washington plans to levy unprecedented restrictions on Tehran as early as next week.
Trade embargoes, asset freezes, and sanctions have been imposed by the United States, European Union, and United Nations since the late 1970s, citing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, human rights abuses, and backing of militant factions.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 06:27
Israeli minister calls for killing of ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza every night
An Israeli politician has publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza every night.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the minister of national security in prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, made the comment while speaking on the first episode of the podcast The 8 October.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 05:30
Watch: Trump says US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 05:15
Syrian military airport attacked
The Abu al-Zuhour military airport in northern Syria has been hit by at least four airstrikes this morning, according to Al Jazeera.
The attack in the Idlib province, allegedly carried out by Israel, hit the airport’s runway, causing material damage, it said.
Syria has so far not issued any official statement on the strikes.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 05:00
Oil crosses $90 a barrel
Oil prices rose this morning as a deal to end the Middle East war seemed further out of sight with Iran saying it will adopt a more offensive stance and the US ruling out extending a ceasefire agreement, heightening worries about energy supply.
Brent crude futures climbed 27 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $91.14, after rising to their highest since 30 July.
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 42 cents to $85.04 a barrel, after gaining more than 1 per cent earlier in the session to $85.37, their highest since 31 July.
“Oil has jumped to start the week as U.S.-Iran relations look increasingly shaky. A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz still does not appear to be in sight, and shipping numbers remain at a trickle,” said chief market analyst at KCM, Tim Waterer.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 04:40
One dead as vessel struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said this morning.
The UKMTO said it received a report that the attack damaged the engine room and caused a crew casualty, with the remaining crew being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 04:20
Trump again threatens to ‘bomb the s*** out of’ ally Oman
Donald Trump has threatened to launch an attack on Oman – a Middle East ally – over control of the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely blocked amid the ongoing conflict between Washington and Iran.
A 60-day period to negotiate a ceasefire deal expired on Monday with no news of an extension and talks deadlocked in the same position as two months ago.
“If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s**t out of them,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News, after reports Oman and Iran are working out their own solution to control the strategic waterway.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar18 August 2026 04:10
ICYMI: JD Vance says keeping gas prices low is ‘goal number one’ of Iran war
Rachel Dobkin18 August 2026 04:00
Fury erupts at Fox host who blasted ‘weak’ sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln
On social media, critics immediately turned the host’s own framing against him.
“Put him on that ship for the same length of time under similar conditions”, one X user posted.
Jasmine Fernández18 August 2026 03:30
