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Iran War Cost Burden Emerges as Major Congressional Fiscal Battle Ahead
With war costs of $34-42 billion not budgeted in FY2026 or FY2027 defence allocations, legislators face a politically difficult supplemental spending fight.
Iran Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
The Iranian performer was also barred from leaving the country and from performing with her band for two years under the sentence issued by an Iranian court.
Iran War Costs Estimated at $34-42 Billion with Congress Facing Major Battle Over Funding
A CSIS analysis found that neither the FY2026 nor FY2027 defence budgets included war costs, putting Congress in a difficult position over war spending.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Will Happen ‘At Some Point’
After conflicting US and Iranian statements, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi clarified that Iranian nuclear sites would be visited by his inspectors, though timing was ‘not essential’.
Iran and US Issue Contradictory Statements on Nuclear Deal Agreement
Iranian officials denied agreeing to UN inspections or including missile programs in the deal, contradicting US Vice President JD Vance’s earlier claims.
Trump Administration Touts Iran Deal as Payday for US Farmers; Iran Denies This
The White House characterised agricultural access as a key win in the Iran MoU framework but Iranian officials rejected this framing.
US Lifts Oil Sanctions on Iran Allowing Dollar-Denominated Crude Sales for First Time in Decades
The Treasury waiver enables Iranian banks to receive payments internationally easing the country’s most pressing foreign-exchange crunch.
Swiss Negotiations: US and Iran Made Encouraging Progress on Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Programme
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar described 18 hours of talks as producing a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days.
Iran War Costs Estimated at $34 to $42 Billion; No Budget Allocation Has Been Made — CSIS Report
A new CSIS analysis warns that neither the current defence budget nor the FY2027 request includes Iran war costs creating a major Congressional battle.