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FOREIGN POLICY
Mirage of capitulation: Bessent’s ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran proves another foolhardy, failed gamble
Trump’s economic war against Iran has failed to force capitulation, exposing the limits of American coercion. Despite sanctions and blockades, Iran maintains economic lifelines while global energy disruptions impose mounting costs on America.
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REPORTS
Financial sharks: What Scott Bessent is remembered for in Italy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - the official who has recently launched the so-called operation economic outcast against Iran - began his career as a speculative financial trader by nearly bringing Italy to its knees.
PALESTINE
US designates Palestinian refugee in Germany ‘terrorist’ over rights activism
The US has designated a Palestinian refugee living in Germany a terrorist and imposed sanctions on him over his human rights activism for Palestinian prisoners, according to a report.
POLITICS
Minister: Iran oil sales continue uninterrupted despite US blockades
Mohsen Paknejad stated that the process of selling and delivering crude oil has persisted despite recent US-led blockades.
ECONOMY
The illusion of ‘maximum pressure’: New Iran sanctions recycle failed strategy with same old results
The latest US sanctions on Iran repackage the failed “maximum pressure” campaign, despite four decades of Iranian adaptation, Washington’s irreparable credibility deficit, and mounting costs to American consumers and global stability, all of which demonstrate that sanctions have failed to achieve their objectives and are unlikely ever to do so.
POLITICS
Iran's FM dismisses US sanctions threat as failed 'repeated scenario'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected threats of new US sanctions against Tehran, describing them as part of Washington’s repeated and unsuccessful attempts to pressure Iran.
POLITICS
China rejects US call to sever economic ties with Iran, says sanctions will not resolve war
China has rejected Washington’s campaign to economically isolate Iran, saying sanctions and pressure will not resolve the crisis in West Asia
POLITICS
Squeezing Iran won’t work, Qalibaf says as he mocks US ‘clown crew’
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Washington’s increased pressure would not force Tehran to accept demands beyond the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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