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The U.S. Stick Won’t Work on Iran; Needs to Offer Carrots

Informed Comment

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July 11, 2026

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The Gulf has delegated security to Washington, which has become an unreliable and often toothless tiger in the face of Iranian resistance

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The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 22, 2026

Domino’s Pizza Picks Insider as New CEO

Plus, the U.S. will allow Iran to sell oil in dollars, and the ‘Gaokao’ test strikes fear in China’s high-schoolers.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

World : Vance Says Unfreezing Iranian Assets Would Benefit US, Strengthen West Asia Security

WASHINGTON, June 22 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Unfreezing Iranian assets would benefit the United States (US) and help strengthen the security architecture in West Asia, US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pezeshkian: Iran will honor commitments if U.S. does

Pezeshkian: Iran will honor commitments if U.S. does

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Frozen Iranian assets could be used to buy US soybeans in ‘classic Trump deal’: Vance

Iran should use funds unlocked by Washington to buy US agricultural products, according to Vice-President J.D. Vance, who said on Monday it would help feed the country’s population while making American farmers richer. Iran has not indicated whether it would accept the terms. Vance credited US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner with the idea, which he described as a “very, very good, and very classic Trump deal”. The White House is seeking export markets outside China ahead of the...

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of H [...]

JUST IN: US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US says Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior.@BRICSNews

Breitbart News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Vance: Trump Creating a “Classic Trump Deal” Scenario That’s a Win-Win for the U.S. and Iran

Vice President JD Vance stated that an interesting solution for unfreezing Iranian assets had been proposed by the United States, stating that unfrozen assets would be used to buy American crops to feed the Iranian people and enrich American farmers. #shorts

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran denies it will buy US goods with unfrozen funds

Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf on Thursday rejected U.S. claims that Tehran will use its unfrozen assets to purchase American agricultural products, calling the assertions completely false. “The US only exports GMO soybeans, broken promises and trash talks,” Ghalibaf stated in a post on X. His remarks directly counter statements from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott [] The post Iran denies it will buy US goods with unfrozen funds appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Either a deal else US will finish the job: Trump on Iran

Washington DC [US], July 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or 'finish the job', while asserting that Washington has the capability to cripple Tehran's critical infrastructure if it chooses to do so.Speaking on Iran, Trump said, 'We are going to win one way or the other. We're either going to make a deal, or we're going to finish t

Sputnik

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· Jun 22, 2026

Vance Says Unfreezing Iranian Assets Would Benefit US, Strengthen Middle East Security

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Unfreezing Iranian assets would benefit the United States and help strengthen the security architecture in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran issues warning to countries supporting US after it launched strikes

Iranian State television aired a statement on Wednesday from Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's joint military command, warning countries in the region that "providing support" to the U.S. will make them "a legitimate target". Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump warns Iran to stop ‘proxies in Lebanon’ or US will hit Tehran 'very hard again'

US President reportedly tells Iranians that if Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz, ‘you won't have a country’

MS NOW

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump administration upends decades of U.S. policy to give Iran what it desperately wants

Iran can now sell oil on the open market, receive higher prices and be paid in dollars. It could be an enormous economic boon for the country. The post Trump administration upends decades of U.S. policy to give Iran what it desperately wants appeared first on MS NOW.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran says it couldn't export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockade | AJ #shorts

Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said, adding that exports have since surged. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 26, 2026

Video: Trump says released Iranian assets to be spent on US crops

Video: Trump says released Iranian assets to be spent on US crops US President Donald Trump told farmers on Thursday that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans and corn. We're going to be taking some of their money, and we'll spend it. US President Donald Trump told farmers on Thursday that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans and corn pic.twitter.com/7ZH2EmAQRG — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) June 26, 2026

Times of India

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· Jun 23, 2026

Will Asia return to Iranian oil? Tehran races to secure largest oil importers after US waiver,

Iran is actively seeking new buyers for its oil in Asia, including India, Japan, and South Korea, following a temporary US sanctions waiver. This move aims to clear millions of barrels stored at sea and diversify its customer base beyond China. While some refiners are cautiously exploring opportunities, uncertainty surrounding US policy and ample alternative supplies are tempering immediate commitments. Discussions also involve longer-term arrangements and other energy products.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump call for crop sales to Iran met with skepticism by traders

President Donald Trump’s call for Iran to buy U.S. crops as part of a peace deal is being met with a mix of doubt and cautious optimism by the American farm sector. “I remain skeptical of Iranian purchases of U.S. ag commodities, but the ...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iran, Oman cadang kutipan yuran Selat Hormuz

TEHERAN: Iran dan Oman mengemukakan cadangan kepada Amerika Syarikat (AS) untuk mentadbir Selat Hormuz, termasuk mengutip yuran pentadbiran secara bersama oleh kedua-dua negara Asia Barat itu. Menurut laporan NBC News yang memetik tiga sumber, cadangan itu dihantar kepada AS baru-baru ini. Namun, seorang pegawai Asia Barat berkata, walaupun Washington dirujuk mengenai kemungkinan mekanisme untuk mengurus ... Read more The post Iran, Oman cadang kutipan yuran Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Attack the System

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· Jun 25, 2026

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

News Updates From CLG CLG News Jun 23, 2026 All links and summaries are here. U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil | 22 June 2026 | The U.S. has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran’s oil sector, authorizing the production, sale, delivery, and import of Iranian crude [] The post U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil first appeared on Attack the System.

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump, Vance Tout Iran Deal as Payday for US Farmers, but Iran Denies It

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And, in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars’ worth of Iranian assets would make their []...Click to read more

JFeed

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· Jun 23, 2026

Donald Trump Thinks Iran Will Buy Soybeans. Tehran Has Other Plans.

Trump says Iran's unfrozen assets will buy American food. Tehran says otherwise. The regime that funds Hezbollah doesn't do soybeans.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. And Iran Exchange Strikes in Latest Threat to Fragile Ceasefire

Earlier the U.S. revoked a waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil, eliminating a key incentive for Tehran in interim peace deal.

Issues & Insights

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· Jul 8, 2026

What We’re Reading: Iran’s Delinquency, Platner Self Destructs, Dems Keep Moving Farther Left … And More

Some headlines, issues and news that caught our eye. Fool Around, Find Out: After Hormuz Attack, Iran Can’t Sell Oil Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will ‘finish the job’ — Reuters, via Yahoo News Qatar blames Iran for strike on tanker in strait as crowds mourn Khamenei — []

Right Wing Watch

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· Jul 9, 2026

Nuke Iran

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The Economist

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· Jun 23, 2026

Waiving sanctions on Iranian oil is a huge concession by America

It will enrich an adversary

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?

The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had hoped for an economic windfall following decades of American sanctions. The temporary sanctions waiver removed penalties on foreign investors buying Iran’s oil. It was a key concession by the US, made in exchange for Iran The post The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Japan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Unraveling U.S. sanctions on Iran unlikely to be quick or easy

At issue is whether an interim U.S. deal with Iran can translate into lasting economic relief.

Townhall

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran Is Already Begging for a Deal. Don't Give Them One.

Iran Is Already Begging for a Deal. Don't Give Them One.

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 2, 2026

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 22, 2026

JD Vance: Unfrozen Iranian Assets to be Controlled by US, Qatar

“What Jared and the Qataris and the entire team here in Burgenstock accomplished is, to me, a classic Trump deal.” US Vice President JD Vance says any future unfrozen Iranian assets would be controlled through a US–Qatar approval process and redirected to purchase American farm goods for Iranian civilians.

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue

U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue

Politizoom

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nuke Deal Exploding At Peace Talks With Iran

Add another hit on JD Vance. The one thing we need Iran isn’t discussing. They are talking about the Strait of Hormuz, but the really important part isn’t getting anywhere. This is going to be a battle in the talks. First, we have to get Iran to a location for talks. Then we have to

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore. That's according to senior U.S. officials who said internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. The...

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran will fulfil its commitments if the US honours agreement: Iranian president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will fulfil its commitments if the United States adheres to the agreement. “Mutual understanding is a two-way street. If the American side adheres to the agreement, we will also fulfill our commitments,” Mr Pezeshkian posted on X. “Our approach to unreasonable saber-rattling and baseless threats is to rely on rationality and human dignity in decision-making, and to defend decisively and fearlessly when it comes time to act.”

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares Iran deal dead: Was this the plan all along?

If Iran has ever done a great service to the United States, it came over the last month. In essentially disregarding the memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic has provoked President Donald Trump to declare the deal “over.” To put it lightly, Trump’s Iran deal greatly benefited Tehran and put the U.S. and its allies []

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sirens sound in Gulf states following US attack on Iran - report

America still hasn't learned... let me put it plainly: if you strike, you’ll get hit, Iran's speaker of parliament, Muhammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post on X.

Hot Air

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump: Erdogan Wanted to Help Iran, Now He Gets His Reward

Trump: Erdogan Wanted to Help Iran, Now He Gets His Reward

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