https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubaiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubaihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubai#u58370Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:42:37 +0000President Donald Trump asserts the US has "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz following a fresh wave of American strikes on Iranian military targets. Tehran responded with drone and missile attacks across Jordan and the Gulf. Trump vowed to strike Iran at a "much harder and higher level" as the White House employs a dual military and economic strategy to isolate the country. This escalation occurs while the administration faces pressure over Iran's continued control of critical oil routes.Why it mattersThe conflict has lasted over six months and recently end https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubaihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubai#u54526Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:26:11 +0000The United States has resumed military strikes against Iranian air defense, radar, and maritime assets, ending a month-long lull in a conflict lasting over six months. US Central Command confirmed the latest barrage occurred Tuesday, while Iranian state media reports 11 deaths, including five at a wedding. Simultaneously, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions and asset freezes targeting banks and entities aiding Iran and the IRGC. These escalations coincide with Brent crude oil topping $90 and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersWashington is at https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubaihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-campaign-to-isolate-iran-closes-in-on-dubai#u52885Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:11:12 +0000The United States is intensifying an economic campaign to isolate Iran by targeting its financial and supply chain hubs in Dubai. Donald Trump is pushing the United Arab Emirates to eliminate Iranian access to banks and trade routes, treating the city as a primary front in the economic war. While the US seeks to shut this back door to global markets, current reports from the ground in Dubai show no immediate signs of the drastic disruptions associated with the administration's described D-Day for Iran.Why it mattersDubai serves as a critical intermediary for Iranian trade and money moveme