The Treasury waiver enables Iranian banks to receive payments internationally easing the country’s most pressing foreign-exchange crunch.
Tag: Iran
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.
Iran Fans at SoFi Stadium Defy FIFA’s Ban on Lion-and-Sun Flags Despite Increased Security Screening
Thousands of Lion-and-Sun flags appeared throughout the stadium despite FIFA confiscating them at security checkpoints before matches.
Iran Dismisses JD Vance’s Claim That IAEA Nuclear Inspectors Are Returning
Tehran’s foreign ministry flatly denied Vance’s characterization calling it inaccurate and stating no UN inspector visit has been scheduled.
Iran: Pilot Reports ‘Jellyfish-Like Formation’ of Iranian Drones Before F-15E Was Shot Down
Two sources told CNN the US pilot of the downed F-15E described an unusual swarming pattern from Iranian drones just before the aircraft was destroyed.
FactCheck.org: Trump’s Claims About the Iran MoU Don’t Match What He Promised Before Signing It
The deal’s actual contents contradict Trump’s earlier pledges on inspections, sanctions, and Iran’s nuclear programme timeline.
Global Prediction Markets on Iran: Traders Price 57% Odds of Claude Fable 5 Restoration by July 1
Anthropic’s flagship model has been offline since a June 12 export control directive and market traders bet on imminent return.
Iran Oil Lifting: A Boon for Iranian Banks That Can Now Receive Foreign Payments Directly
The US waiver allows Iranian banks to receive payments abroad enabling the regime to more easily repatriate oil revenue for the first time in years.
The Senate’s Iran Vote Was Symbolic. But Symbols Matter in War
The 50-48 war powers resolution is non-binding, yet it marks the first time both chambers of Congress have pushed back on a presidential war.