Category: Embargoes and Sanctions

U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets have drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.
Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.
An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The deal would address President Trump’s most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war.
Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
Global Economic Output Looks Slower for 2026, IMF Says

The New York Times – Business:
The I.M.F. projected world output would fall to 3 percent for the year, a number pushed down by high commodity prices.