NewzIran on Thursday dismissed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump of economic pain and isolation for the country, while six European nations condemned Israel over a settlement project.Doctors Without Borders criticized the decision by Israel's military not to investigate two fatal attacks on the medical humanitarian organization's staff, and in Gaza City, a mass funeral was held for 50 people killed in Israeli airstrikes nearly three years ago but whose remains were just recovered.Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Thursday. Full coverage can be found here.Iran denounces Trump's economic threatIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the economic threats made against his country, saying that such “failed policies” will stir more hostility among Iranians and “bring more failures.”Araghchi's comments came a few hours after Trump threatened “crushing economic measures” against Iran.
president promised “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” but provided few details.In a social media post, Araghchi maintained that the threats aim to divert the attention of the U.S. public from domestic financial problems, saying that U.S. “economic terrorism threatens the global economy and the national sovereignty of countries around the world.”U.S.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Iran will face the “greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world."In a CNBC interview, Bessent threatened secondary sanctions on nations and companies that conduct business with Iran, saying it's time for U.S. allies to make a decision on where they stand.China's government and India are major buyers of Iranian oil, though Bessent didn't call them out by name.Doctors Without Borders condemns Israel's militaryDoctors Without Borders said that the decision by Israel's military not to open a criminal investigation into two strikes that killed four people shows the country won't take responsibility for attacking civilians.The international aid group now wants an impartial investigation into the deaths, but didn't specify who should lead the effort.Doctors Without Borders asked Israel's military to investigate an attack on a Gaza City convoy in November 2023 and a strike on the organization's shelter in Khan Younis in February 2024. Israel’s announcement on Wednesday said …
and other nations condemned Israel over a settlement project.Doctors Without Borders criticized the decision by Israel's military not to investigate two fatal attacks on the medical humanitarian organization's staff, and in Gaza City, a mass funeral was held for 50 people killed in Israeli airstrikes nearly three years ago but whose remains were just recovered.Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Thursday. Israel’s announcement on Wednesday…
Summary from source