Six months into the Iran-US conflict, @davidblairdt looks at how the US president’s financial offensive is squeezing Iran’s economy – and whether he can turn that leverage into a deal.
But what exactly does Trump want Iran to concede? ⬇️
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Reports say the US has struck an IRGC site in Tehran, With Iran
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Russia threatens to attack British factories in ‘semi-military’ response to UK support for Ukraine – as Putin warns ‘Pandora’s box has been opened’ trib.al/gurJgi7
— @DailyMail Aug 25, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty, security and economic ties.
— @KyivPost Aug 25, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir that the US must “change its posture” toward Iran and respect international law, warning that reliance on coercion only complicates diplomatic efforts, Iranian media reports.
— @AlArabiya_Eng Aug 25, 2026
RT @jalle51: France wants to provoke Putin
Countries of the Coalition of the Willing will hold joint military exercises in Poland in Octobe…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 25, 2026
The US is drawing up a plan for Cuba in the event of the fall of the communist regime. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is stepping up pressure on the Cuban leadership, yet in Washington, people are already considering what will happen after the communist regime’s possible departure. The key question is how to avoid chaos whilst at the same time creating the conditions for economic recovery, writes The Wall Street Journal.
Some opponents of the US strategy fear that the fall of the regime will lead to a political vacuum, chaos and the redistribution of property to benefit those close to the new authorities. In that case, it would be the US that would have to take on the task of rebuilding the country.
‘Such a scenario is not inevitable. Cuba can count on significant financial and human resources from the Cuban diaspora, provided that political stability and reliable protection of property are ensured following the change of power,’ writes the WSJ.
One advocate of this approach is the economist Rafael Romeu, who proposes a specific plan for Cuba. He believes that, in the initial phase, Washington will have to help the new authorities ensure the functioning of public services, the police and the health service, as well as provide fuel and food.
However, in his view, further reconstruction must rely primarily on private investment. “Cuba’s reconstruction must be financed by the private sector and capital from the Cuban diaspora within a disciplined and legally protected framework from day one,” said Romeu.
It is also proposed that a transitional government be formed, capable of guaranteeing ‘legal certainty’ to investors and preventing the seizure of assets by former military elites.
Rubio, meanwhile, continues to step up pressure on Cuban leaders by imposing sanctions and restricting access to the US for officials and their relatives. “We are trying to make it clear to them that there is no way back,” said the Secretary of State.
The combination of pressure on the elite and a convincing recovery plan could accelerate a peaceful transition of power in Cuba.
#US #Trump #Rubio #Cuba #Communism
— @AlexAlexx974431 Aug 25, 2026
BREAKING:
Russia has threatened to strike British factories producing drones and missile components for Ukraine after the UK agreed to share Storm Shadow missile blueprints with Kyiv.
Some possible reasons behind Russia’s threat against Britain:
• Ukrainian drones have caused significant damage to Russian energy infrastructure and facilities linked to Wildberries
• Britain is moving beyond supplying weapons by helping Ukraine develop its own long-range missile production.
• Moscow may be trying to establish a red line for other NATO countries considering similar support.
• If Russia cannot deter Britain, other NATO members may feel more comfortable expanding their military support for Ukraine.
— @Currentreport1 Aug 25, 2026
Pakistan and Iran made ‘significant progress’ in talks on conflict, minister says reut.rs/4d1nBLY reut.rs/4d1nBLY
— @Reuters Aug 25, 2026
The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv