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Iran security chief warns neighbours against joining US economic pressure

The new leader of Iran's top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran's economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-US negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz. France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway. Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage can be found here. Iran's new top security adviser issues threats ---------------------------------------------- The hard-line new leader of Iran's Supreme National Security Council threatened Tehran's neighbours against joining the new US effort to hurt Iran's economy, and accused the United States of increasing global nuclear insecurity with months of war. "If (Trump) wants to do something, we will retaliate in a seismic manner," he said in an interview w

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Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive.

What's the message behind Trump's threats of economic warfare against Iran

President Trump's threats of an 'economic D-Day' carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war

US forces redirect 67 vessels, disable 3 to enforce Iran blockade: CENTCOM

The development comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism, crimes against humanity'

Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new sanctions by US were another indication of continuation of 73 years of hostility and animosity by US policymakers toward its people

US to impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, says Bessent

Bessent's comments followed President Trump's threat a day earlier of 'economic warfare' and warning of economic consequences against any country that provided 'any type of lifeline to Iran'

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran, warns those helping Tehran will pay

The US president has threatened severe economic consequences for countries whose banks, businesses, airports or state entities provide financial or commercial lifelines to Iran

France to expel 2 Iranian diplomats over alleged assault on French envoys

In a post shared on X, Barrot said the Iranian people were the "primary victims" of the ongoing tensions in West Asia, caught between internal repression and military strikes.

UAE suspends trade ties with Iran after missile launch: Key developments

Abu Dhabi has halted economic engagements with Tehran after detecting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate the regional crisis

Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled

There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump said

Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported

No environmental impact has ‌been reported ​and authorities are ‌investigating, UKMTO said

Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal

Asked by reporters on Monday if the US was seeking to extend June's interim agreement, US President Donald Trump said no

Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on Strait of Hormuz deal

US President Donald Trump has again threatened Oman as Iran says it is working with the Gulf Arab country on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the 60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran is expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war: Finalising deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz: Iran ------------------------------------------------------------- Iran said it has reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which runs between the two countries, and they are now working to finalise details for a joint statement. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran that "an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route." He did not elaborate, but details that have previously emerged suggest the deal would reopen the s

Iran works with Oman to finalise Hormuz agreement to manage shipping

The 60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran was expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start.

Houthis say they attacked Saudi Arabia's vessels off Yemen's Mocha

Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic chokepoint connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and an important international shipping route

How false nuclear claim about Iran ricocheted from India to Washington

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Israel strikes Lebanon again, 11 dead; Iran still defiant on Hormuz control

Trump said a US blockade of Iranian ports was a "wall of steel" that enabled Washington to effectively govern Hormuz

US says Iran naval blockade can continue indefinitely as talks stall

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran