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.
Category: Iran
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
The New York Times – Business:Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
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How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.
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U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
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Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
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The New Physics of Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
The New York Times – On the Runway:Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
The New York Times – On the Runway:Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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Gulf Oil Giants Are Spending Billions to Build Ways Around Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Even if a cease-fire materializes, Gulf exporters recognize that relying strictly on the Strait of Hormuz is a risk they can no longer take.