US launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to cut Iran’s economic lifeline
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran’s revenues and isolate the country.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran’s revenues and isolate the country.
Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.

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The cancellation follows Trump’s surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
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Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
US Southern Command says Sunday’s strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.

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Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
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Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
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Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the ‘same movie on repeat’.
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