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Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade
Washington reinstated its blockade of Iranian ports in July and launched "Operation Economic Outcast" on August 24, a campaign aimed at severing Iran’s remaining links with the global economy.
Iran offers Saudi-Houthi mediation, Pakistan pledges military backing under defense pact
One killed in Sunday attack on Riyadh airport, UKMTO confirms tanker struck by drone near Oman
Why Iran's new push for a deal to end the war appears to be stalling - analysis
US Army weighs sending support units to Southern Command amid Cuba tensions - report
Multiple US officials told CBS News anonymously that the internal message was for continued military planning around Cuba, although the message itself did not specifically mention Cuba.
Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade
An Iranian official said that Tehran would welcome a revival of diplomacy if Washington takes tangible steps.
Iranian Rial hits record low as economic fallout from war takes hold - report
Iranian workers are going on strike as inflation rises to 128% and the fuel crisis worsens living conditions across the country.
Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.
Cuba's Foreign Minister says there are no talks with the US as the blockade continues
Cuba's Foreign Minister says there are no talks with the US as the 'genocidal' blockade continues, resulting in over $8 billion in economic damages in the last year.
Former NSC adviser explains why Iran could face internal upheaval within months - interview
Former NSC chief Jacob Nagel said six to nine months of economic pressure could push Iranians back into the streets, while warning Tehran still has the ability to retaliate.
US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says
Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
Despite the apparent success of the US’s blockade and sanctions campaign, Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed that they would not falter in maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: All mines cleared from Hormuz, Space Force watching nuclear sites, strait
A US official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that both inbound and outbound shipping lanes in the strait have been cleared of mines by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics
Lego's revenue was 41.9 billion Danish crowns ($6.54 billion), operating profit rose 22% to 10.9 billion Danish crowns, while net profit rose 32% to 8.6 billion Danish crowns.
