Keywords: Economic pressure


Iran: Tehran Claims Sufficient Foreign Reserves Despite US Sanctions

While Washington asserts that economic pressure is increasingly weakening Tehran, the Iranian central bank aims to project confidence. Its governor claims that the country has enough foreign currency reserves and is prepared to inject up to $2 billion into the market to mitigate recent tensions on the......

G20: Washington Aims to Rally Major Economies Behind Its Pressure Strategy Against Iran

G20 finance ministers are meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first series of discussions organized in the United States under the American presidency of the group. Officially dedicated to growth, deregulation, and trade imbalances, this meeting is also expected to be......

G20: Washington Aims to Rally Partners Behind Its Strategy Against Iran

The United States intends to place Iran at the center of its discussions with major global economic powers. As a G20 meeting approaches in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to engage in multiple exchanges with his counterparts to strengthen international pressure......

Iran: Netanyahu Dismisses Any Prospects for a Diplomatic Agreement with Tehran

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep skepticism on Tuesday evening regarding any negotiations with Iranian leaders. Reflecting on his discussions with Donald Trump, he stated that he believes no diplomatic compromise can be reached with Tehran. The tone remains particularly harsh......

China rejects U.S. sanctions against countries supporting Iran

China has criticized unilateral U.S. measures targeting countries that maintain economic or political ties with Iran, describing such actions as contrary to international law and warning that escalating pressure could further destabilize the situation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian......

Washington prepares tougher economic pressure campaign against Iran

The United States is preparing a broad new economic pressure campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington could impose some of the toughest sanctions ever announced as part of efforts to isolate Tehran financially. Speaking to CNBC, Bessent said the administration......

Trump Intensifies Pressure on Iran and Promises Unprecedented Economic Offensive

Washington raises the level of confrontation with Tehran. Donald Trump announces a vast campaign of economic isolation following the failure of negotiations, while threatening sanctions against countries and companies that continue to support Iran. The standoff between the United States and Iran enters......

Trump threatens Iran with major economic pressure as peace efforts stall

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is preparing a major economic offensive against Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between the two countries continue to face difficulties. Trump’s warning came a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington......

EU boosts support for Armenia with €18 million package amid rising Russian economic pressure

The European Union has announced a new €18 million support package for Armenia, alongside measures aimed at easing access for Armenian exports to European markets, as tensions rise over growing economic pressure from Russia. The announcement was made during a high-level visit to the Armenian capital,......