- The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.
- Military strikes and drone incidents occurred near the Strait of Hormuz amid discussions of a potential agreement between the US and Iran.
- Tehran is operating under wartime conditions while leaders discuss potential deals with Trump.
- Negotiations between Tehran and the US are ongoing, with threats of military action over nuclear deal failure involving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.
US imposes crushing economic campaign against Iran as Baghaei criticizes sanctions, amid preliminary ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
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What happened
US imposes crushing economic campaign against Iran as Baghaei criticizes sanctions, amid preliminary ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The EU supports the US economic operation against Iran, while Esmaeil Baghaei condemns the action.Sub-event
Tehran and Washington reached a preliminary ceasefire understanding despite new US economic sanctions.1 source
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Negotiations between Tehran and the US are ongoing, with threats of military action over nuclear deal failure involving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.Also in this story
- US-Iran hostilities are ongoing, with the US seeking to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and planning to use Iranian funds for ship damages.
- Warnings about military action against critical infrastructure involving Tehran and Donald Trump.
- Iran's actions challenged the agreement regarding Tehran.
- Geopolitical events are affecting market sentiment in Seoul amid ongoing peace talks involving Tehran.
The entities involved
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Tehran
capital city of Iran
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Esmail Baghaei
Iranian diplomat
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- Trump's actions regarding Iran are causing a financial crisis, leading to economic sanctions imposed by the Treasury.