https://www.ms.now/liveblog/liveblog-iran-us-war-news-today-july-10-2026
The United States Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities associated with Iran’s Supreme Leader and the Revolutionary Guards. This development comes amid escalating tensions following Iran’s recent attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed plans for American troop withdrawal from Iraq by September 30, 2026, in line with a previously agreed phased withdrawal. These actions appear to increase pressure on Iran’s leadership, with market pricing indicating heightened expectations for potential instability in Iran’s political landscape.
Key Takeaways
The US Treasury’s new sanctions appear to target key figures linked to Iran’s leadership, consistent with increased pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Defense Secretary Hegseth’s announcement about the troop withdrawal may indicate a strategic shift that aligns with the US’s broader Middle East policy.
