# threatens (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover threatens. Page: Feed: --- ## [Iran made billions of dollars, bypassed sanctions amid US blockade, top official Rezaee claims](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906287) _2026-08-23 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ "In the past month or two, we sold seventy million barrels of oil," he said. "Now every day we sell oil to American ships on that side, as much as we produce." ## [Iranian state TV releases video of official in underground missile production facility - report](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906266) _2026-08-22 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ In the video, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ali Abdollahi, said that Iran's production has increased significantly in the past year. ## [Iran denounces planned US sanctions as economic warfare](https://san.com/cc/iran-denounces-planned-us-sanctions-as-economic-warfare/) _2026-08-22 · Diane Duenez · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new Iran sanctions will be “the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world.” ## [WATCH: Iran battle could reshape Middle East power map, analyst says](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906256) _2026-08-22 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish alignment could keep the region “in the ideological framework of political Islam” and block commercial prosperity, Bijan warns ## [Iran denounces new US sanctions as Washington targets Tehran’s oil trade with China](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906254) _2026-08-22 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ The chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, MG Ali Abdollahi, warned its response would be "crushing, punishing and devastating," while Trump warns countries against providing Iran a lifeline. ## [US, Canada trade deal falls apart; 50% tariffs now in effect](https://san.com/cc/us-canada-trade-deal-falls-apart-50-tariffs-now-in-effect/) _2026-08-22 · Cassandra Buchman · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods such as alcohol and hockey sticks. Canada has responded by matching them "dollar for dollar." ## [Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906245) _2026-08-22 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Iraqi President Nizar Amedi said that Iran had facilitated the passage of vessels carrying Iraqi oil through the Strait in recent days, and Baghdad had discussed the export of Iraqi oil with Tehran. ## [Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906165) _2026-08-22 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ IRANIAN AFFAIRS: Iranian refugee Behnam Vali Heydarian recounts persecution, attacks, pro-Israel activism, and fears of deportation to Iran after his journey from Islam to Christianity and Judaism. ## [The long and winding road to US citizenship and why legal status no longer cuts it](https://san.com/cc/the-long-and-winding-road-to-us-citizenship-and-why-legal-status-no-longer-cuts-it/) _2026-08-22 · Diane Duenez · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Legal status in the U.S. doesn't guarantee citizenship. Recent court rulings and administration policies show how difficult the road is. ## [Trump says Iran 'would love' to make a deal with the US but isn't prepared to make the right one](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906225) _2026-08-22 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Trump also said that the US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz." ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xzQd4eY4csZe) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Texas court reduces Alex Jones’ $50M judgment over false Sandy Hook claims](https://san.com/cc/texas-court-reduces-alex-jones-50m-judgment-over-false-sandy-hook-claims/) _2026-08-21 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ A Texas court cut the $50M judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones over his claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was staged. ## [Over 750 US servicemen have been wounded in Iran war, Pentagon numbers reveal - report](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906221) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ A total of 18 US soldiers have been killed and 756 wounded in the US-Iran war, a number that has risen despite recent ceasefire efforts. ## [Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief says Pentagon fired him and 2 others](https://san.com/cc/stars-and-stripes-editor-in-chief-says-pentagon-fired-him-and-2-others/) _2026-08-21 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes said the Pentagon issued termination notices to him and two others. ## [Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to proceed for now](https://san.com/cc/supreme-court-allows-trumps-ballroom-project-to-proceed-for-now/) _2026-08-21 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The Supreme Court is allowing Trump’s ballroom project to continue after lower courts ordered the administration to stop construction. ## [Trump to waive tariffs to boost beef imports. Ranchers say it’ll hurt more than help](https://san.com/cc/trump-to-waive-tariffs-to-boost-beef-imports-ranchers-say-itll-hurt-more-than-help/) _2026-08-21 · Julia Marshall · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ President Trump announced he’s waiving tariffs on foreign beef in an effort to lower prices, but U.S. ranchers are pushing back. ## [Battle for Senate expands as Texas, Iowa move into Toss Up territory](https://san.com/cc/battle-for-senate-expands-as-texas-iowa-move-into-toss-up-territory/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Nigrelli · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The Senate control race has become more competitive, with the Cook Political Report shifting two races from “Lean Republican” to "Toss Up." ## [Iran’s Pezeshkian says war should end while Tehran holds 'position of power'](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906203) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Pezeshkian's comments come after sources said earlier on Friday that the chances of the Iran conflict expanding in the near future have decreased. ## [Iran's Ghalibaf calls for strategy to counter 'toughest' US sanctions threat](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906194) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Following Washington's announcement of what it called the toughest sanctions on Iran, Tehran said it would pursue measures to withstand economic pressure. ## [USS Lincoln finally heads home; Navy may replace Black war hero’s name with Trump on carrier](https://san.com/cc/uss-lincoln-finally-heads-home-navy-may-replace-black-war-heros-name-with-trump-on-carrier/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Nigrelli · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Plus, the U.S. begins deporting people to Liberia even when it isn’t their home country. And the FBI seizes Rep. Eric Swalwell’s phone and laptop as a sexual misconduct investigation expands. ## [Chance of Iran war expansion dropped after Trump declared economic warfare, officials say](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906189) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ According to the officials, US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose another harsh package of economic sanctions is intended to “buy time” until after the US midterm elections. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/edaKAQqWuRTL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Natalie Harp’s personal letters to Trump surface as questions grow over her access to him](https://san.com/cc/natalie-harp-letters-to-trump-reveal-intensely-personal-messages/) _2026-08-21 · Jason K. Morrell · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Newly published letters from Natalie Harp reveal the intensely personal language Trump's close aide used in writing to the president. ## [Pollsters weather storm of fake data, secret sponsorships, with some afraid to give names](https://san.com/cc/pollsters-weather-storm-of-fake-data-secret-sponsorships-with-some-afraid-to-give-names/) _2026-08-20 · Azi Paybarah · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Shortly after a new firm, Median Strategies, published a poll about the LA mayor’s race, a small account on X claimed the firm and poll were a "hoax." ## [After nearly 300 days deployed, USS Lincoln begins journey back to US](https://san.com/cc/after-nearly-300-days-deployed-uss-lincoln-begins-journey-back-to-us/) _2026-08-20 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ After nearly 300 days deployed to the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally sailing home amid reports of low morale on board. ## [FBI searched former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home in sexual misconduct investigation](https://san.com/cc/fbi-searched-former-rep-eric-swalwells-home-in-sexual-misconduct-investigation/) _2026-08-20 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The FBI seized electronics from former Rep. Eric Swalwell after searches in California and D.C., tied to a widening sexual misconduct case. ## [Democrat-endorsed candidates win seats on Florida school board known for conservative stances](https://san.com/cc/democrat-endorsed-candidates-win-seats-on-florida-school-board-known-for-conservative-stances/) _2026-08-20 · Shea Taylor · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The Sarasota County School Board has been at the epicenter of fights over some of Florida's more controversial education policies. ## [Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf's Iraq visit seeks to reshape ties amid regional unrest](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906131) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Upon Ghalibaf’s arrival, he insisted that the two countries needed to strengthen a “new regional order” and denounced “foreign interference.” ## [Democrats got a surprise in Florida — and an opening in Alaska. Let’s go Off Script](https://san.com/cc/democrats-got-a-surprise-in-florida-and-an-opening-in-alaska-lets-go-off-script/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Nigrelli · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Plus, has North Korea gotten stronger since Trump first met Kim Jong Un? We break down how much its nuclear arsenal has grown — and what else has changed. ## [Iranian woman sentenced to three years in prison for comment on Netanyahu social media post](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906091) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Iranian human rights groups say Azar Yahu was jailed after reacting to posts by Netanyahu and Trump, with authorities accusing her of acting against national security. ## [US debt hits record $40 trillion; Trump shows off new White House helipad](https://san.com/cc/us-debt-hits-record-40-trillion-trump-shows-off-new-white-house-helipad/) _2026-08-20 · Craig Nigrelli · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Plus, Trump opens a new front against Iran, threatening an economic crackdown on Tehran. And the DEA joins the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death. ## [Trump’s FDA pick faces trouble from a key Republican over vaccines](https://san.com/cc/trumps-fda-pick-faces-trouble-from-a-key-republican-over-vaccines/) _2026-08-20 · Jason K. Morrell · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Heidi Overton currently serves as a White House aide and regularly briefs the president on health-related issues. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iOQHXrYM6r25) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Trump shows off new White House helipad — being rushed for Xi visit](https://san.com/cc/trump-shows-off-new-white-house-helipad-being-rushed-for-xi-visit/) _2026-08-20 · Jason K. Morrell · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The landing site is being built for the next generation of Marine One helicopters, but Trump says he also plans to use it for major events. ## [Trump's economic 'D-Day' will only bring further defeat to US, Iran's Araghchi warns](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906065) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump’s economic campaign will fail, as IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi threatens a more destructive Iranian response if another war breaks out. ## ['Economic D-Day': Trump threatens economic warfare against countries aiding Iran](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906049) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ UAE suspending all trade activities, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran following Trump statement • Trump promises 'economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale' ## [Rep. Gomez says affair was consensual; the accuser’s lawyers allege assault](https://san.com/cc/rep-gomez-says-affair-was-consensual-the-accusers-lawyers-allege-assault/) _2026-08-19 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The woman at the center of Rep. Jimmy Gomez's ethics investigation has a very different account of what happened than he does. ## [Iran establishes Tehran court for ‘moral security’ as it tightens monitoring of hijab compliance](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906000) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ BBC Persian reported that the announcement comes amid the renewed presence of morality police and heightened street harassment of women perceived to be violating Iran’s compulsory dress code. ## [Trump’s last-minute pause on 50% tariffs gives US and Canada more time to negotiate](https://san.com/cc/trumps-last-minute-pause-on-50-tariffs-gives-us-and-canada-more-time-to-negotiate/) _2026-08-19 · Shea Taylor · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ The 50% tariffs would have impacted about $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, ranging from hockey sticks to alcohol. ## [UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905988) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ The decision follows a spate of attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US. ## [Democratic socialist scores Florida upset; Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs](https://san.com/cc/democratic-socialist-scores-florida-upset-trump-pauses-50-canada-tariffs/) _2026-08-19 · Craig Nigrelli · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Plus, new details emerge about Hayden Panettiere’s death. And NASA releases before-and-after images of the crater left by a SpaceX rocket. ## [Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905955) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ Claims by US President Donald Trump that the strait was open contradict Iran's assertions that it remained shut to shipping. ## [DSA win in Florida Senate primary is latest blow to Democratic Party establishment](https://san.com/cc/dsa-win-in-florida-senate-primary-is-latest-blow-to-democratic-party-establishment/) _2026-08-19 · Azi Paybarah · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Alex Vindman spent nearly 13 times that of his nearest rival in the Democratic senatorial primary in Florida — and lost. ## [Iranian envoy visits four nationals detained for three months in Kuwaiti prison](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905931) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ This occurred a few days after an Iranian military official accused Kuwait of withholding information about their fate. ## [Bipartisan rebuke for Republican candidate’s song praising Hitler](https://san.com/cc/bipartisan-rebuke-for-republican-candidates-song-praising-hitler/) _2026-08-18 · Azi Paybarah · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Democrats who usually denounce Randy Fine for attacking Islam came to his defense after his challenger posted a video celebrating Hitler. ## [Why the media is suddenly so interested in Trump aide Natalie Harp, and how coverage differs](https://san.com/cc/why-the-media-is-suddenly-so-interested-in-trump-aide-natalie-harp-and-how-coverage-differs/) _2026-08-18 · Julia Marshall · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Left- and right-leaning news outlets have taken different approaches to the controversy involving Trump aide Natalie Harp and Sen. Ossoff. ## [Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory,' day after MoU deadline expires](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905890) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ When asked whether he was working to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Trump declined to answer and shook his head no. ## [Tehran readies to crush renewed unrest, risking war to maintain control in Strait of Hormuz](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905892) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Iran News: Latest stories and updates | The Jerusalem Post_ A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would shift to a “fully offensive” posture after Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement. ## [Trump threatens Oman as Iran deal deadline expires; Hawaii digs out after Lala](https://san.com/cc/trump-threatens-oman-as-iran-deal-deadline-expires-hawai%ca%bbi-digs-out-after-lala/) _2026-08-18 · Craig Nigrelli · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Plus, a judge blocks Trump’s plan to move FBI headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building, putting a Biden-era Maryland plan back in play. And the DOJ seeks to reinstate the smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. ## [DHS pauses contentious Big Bend construction](https://san.com/cc/dhs-pauses-contentious-big-bend-construction/) _2026-08-17 · Devin Pavlou · Politics: Unbiased Coverage of Government and Policy | Straight Arrow_ Construction on the border wall through Big Bend National Park has been halted amid criticism from both parties.