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U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking with CNBC on Aug. 4th, 2026. CNBC The U.S. will be applying economic measures “that have never been seen on Iran,” according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “It will be a combination of economic isolation like ‌the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in ‌the Strait of…

Houthi attack kills six in first death in Red Sea since Iran war began

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The US Coast Guard seized advanced weapons and lethal aid from Iran, destined for Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in the Red Sea on Jan. 28, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Thursday, on February 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida, United States. The boarding team discovered over 200 packages that contained medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives,…

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U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier

Houthi attack kills six in first death in Red Sea since Iran war began