US says it will target anyone doing business with Iran

US sanctions on Iran trade enablers1:09

• Scott Bessentassertion

  Countries and entities enabling Iran's petroleum trade, financial flows, and illicit activities can no longer operate in gray spaces without facing consequences.

• Tom Batemanassertion

  The actual sanctions actions did not live up to the belligerent language and threats of a massive financial operation to isolate Iran. The US avoided targeting major Chinese financial institutions to avoid blowing up the global economy and facing Chinese retaliation via critical mineral export cuts.

Reno Nevada wildfire containment7:47

Firefighters have achieved 27% containment of the Hawk Fire threatening Reno, allowing some evacuation orders to be downgraded while tens of thousands remain on alert. Officials warn that dry conditions and unpredictable winds still pose a significant risk of the fire jumping containment lines.

Ebola response attacks in Congo10:58

• Richard Kigoyassertion

  The attacks on health workers are driven by local community hostility and skepticism toward Ebola health protocols, not by the region's armed conflict.

Brazil gambling addiction crisis18:19

• Hermano Tavaresassertion

  There are 2.1 million people needing clinical treatment for gambling addiction, with up to 7.5 million impacted by moderate or severe problems.

• Brunaassertion

  The proportion of female patients seeking treatment for gambling addiction has risen from 25% to around 40% since legalization.

Cricket legends support Imran Khan20:57

• David Goweropinion

  Official statements that Imran Khan is receiving the best medical care and is in good health should be treated with suspicion.

• David Gowerspeculation

  The lack of Pakistani cricketers speaking out is likely due to the need to keep their heads down under the current government.

GTA 6 gameplay footage leaked online24:37

• Will Chalkassertion

  Take Two Interactive's court actions acknowledge that the leaked videos are real and violate their copyright.

• Shay Thompsonopinion

  Leaking unfinished work that gets scrapped or changed is destructive to the developers' decade of effort.

• Will Chalkassertion

  The hacker's requests for cryptocurrency donations suggest the leaks are motivated more by money than by protest against anti-consumer practices.

NASA project turns plastic into cookies28:18

• Mary Roloffsassertion

  The main goal is creating food to sustain life in difficult settings like deep space exploration, disaster zones, or moon colonies.

• Mary Roloffsopinion

  She would eat the plastic-derived cookie in a disaster zone but would not choose it over a commercial cookie like an Oreo.