CNBC Daily Open: Washington tightens squeeze on the Iranian economy
Children swim as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the…
Oil moves higher as U.S. threatens ‘economic isolation’ of Iran
Oil prices rose early Friday after the U.S. said its naval blockade of Iranian ports could continue “indefinitely”, reigniting…
US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran Next Week
(Bloomberg) — The US will soon announce what it bills as unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary…
US shifts Iran war goal, says cheaper oil for Americans is top priority
The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring…
Iran could unleash ‘kinetic’ response as US tightens economic containment, analyst warns
Iran could launch military strikes as early as this fall, targeting a list of high-value assets to shatter…
Oil steadies after U.S. threatens to blockade Iran indefinitely
Oil prices inched higher on Friday after the U.S. threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, reviving…
U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking with CNBC on Aug. 4th, 2026. CNBC The U.S. will be applying economic…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures ‘never before’ on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States is going to apply measures that…
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years…
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years…
After talks with Iran fizzle, Trump turns back to sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50…
Trump claims ‘100% control’ of Hormuz, demands Iran pay reparations
US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for more research and flexibility on vaccines,…