Iran’s leader concedes hardship as US sanctions bite, trade shrinks a third, and Hormuz stays disrupted. Chinese media tell another war.
Tag: Iran
Earth Changes Aug 29, 2026Iran War at 6 Months: $71.5B US Tab, Just 5 Ships a Day in Hormuz
Six months in, Iran’s Hormuz blockade holds, US gas costs $71.5B more, and China’s press tracks an Egyptian bank caught in Treasury’s Iran crackdown.
Earth Changes Aug 28, 2026US Blockade Slashes Iran Oil After 12 Air Strike Waves Fail
US naval blockade slashes Iran oil exports after 12 waves of air strikes failed; Qatar tries diplomacy as Iran warns Israel and Trump sends new warship
Infrastructure Aug 27, 2026Iran-Linked Hack Shut UK Plant 4 Days; CISA: 100+ Water Utilities Hit
A small UK gas plant was knocked offline for four days in an Iran-linked hack, while CISA reports over 100 US water utilities were hit in July.
Earth Changes Aug 27, 2026Iran Says Hormuz Deal Reached with Oman; Strait Shut Until US Bends
Iran’s IRGC says a Hormuz pact with Oman is done, but the strait stays shut unless Washington accepts Tehran’s terms — now Congress eyes Chinese banks.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026IRGC: Hormuz ‘Will Remain Closed’ Unless US Accepts Deal
IRGC: a month-old Oman revenue deal can reopen Hormuz — if the US stops ‘obstructing.’ Washington pauses strikes as Trump claims ‘very big victory.’
Infrastructure Aug 26, 2026Water Hack Hits 12 States; Ex-FERC Chair’s 18-Month Blackout Warning
Suspected Iran-linked hackers hit water utilities in at least 12 states; ex-FERC chair warns nine attacks could black out the U.S. grid for 18 months.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026Hormuz Corridor Plan Emerges as U.S. Eyes ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran
Iran and Oman prepare a temporary Hormuz shipping lane if the U.S. lifts its blockade, while Washington shifts to sanctions and oil prices dip.