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US Foreign Policy
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U.S. Drives Sweeping Sanctions Campaign Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new secondary sanctions designed to cut off Iran's remaining financial links to the global economy, threatening consequences for any country or company doing business with Tehran.
Trump Orders Strikes on Iran as Oil Prices Jump, Markets Fall
President Trump authorized U.S. military strikes on multiple Iranian targets Thursday, sending oil prices sharply higher and triggering a broad market selloff.
Iran Violates Ceasefire, Attacks U.S. Forces
Multiple attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East highlight Tehran's defiance, empowering defense lobbies and forcing President Trump to consider action.
World Leaders Bypass Trump on Hormuz; Oil Volatility Soars
As global powers forge an independent response to the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis, President Trump's sidelined role sends shockwaves through energy markets and raises questions about future U.S. economic influence.
Iran Incident Triggers Market Contraction, Crypto Fear
Escalating tensions in the Middle East following a downed US fighter jet in Iran have prompted a sharp repricing of geopolitical risk across global markets, evidenced by a Crypto Fear & Greed Index of 11.