Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Financial Times reports that the Islamic Republic is weighing strikes should President Donald Trump escalate the war in the Middle East. #iran #trump #europe #news #usa #politics #world

The United Arab Emirates has cut all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory.

The move will compound pressure on Iran at a time when negotiations with the US to permanently end the war are deadlocked and Washington is readying new measures to further squeeze the Islamic Republic's economy.

Read more: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/uae-cuts-economic-ties-with-iran-after-missiles-target-territory

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