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Russia has extremely low expectations for the upcoming visit of US envoys Witkoff and Kushner, while the Kyiv leg of the trip is at risk due to Russian intimidation. The diplomatic push follows CIA Director Ratcliffe's secret Moscow visit, a G20 meeting between US and Russian finance ministers, and a stalled trilateral summit proposal.

Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit Moscow before Kyiv as part of an intensified US diplomatic push following CIA Director Ratcliffe's secret trip, a G20 meeting between finance ministers, and a proposed trilateral summit. A bipartisan sanctions bill awaits White House approval.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret Moscow trip included proposing a trilateral summit between Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin, warning against Baltic escalation, and urging Russia to reduce support for Iran. Trump dismissed concerns about NATO, while US senators push for new sanctions.

The US escalates economic warfare against Iran with 'Operation Economic Outcast', targeting all revenue sources. Iran and Oman agree a temporary Strait of Hormuz route but condition reopening on US commitments. The Netherlands faces Israeli retaliation over settlement trade ban while expanding its security services to counter Iran, Russia, and China — developments that affect European energy security and NATO's focus on Ukraine.

Pakistan reports significant progress in Iran-US war mediation after army chief's Tehran visit, while Qatar's PM prepares to follow. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a temporary deal, and US inflation sticks at 3.7%, raising pressure on all sides for a deal.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia against escalating tensions with NATO's Baltic states during a visit to Moscow. Meanwhile, US Senator Blumenthal says a bipartisan sanctions bill could pass in September, pending White House support.

The US has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast', targeting all Iranian revenue streams with secondary sanctions. Iran is betting on global economic fallout and Trump's low approval ratings to force a retreat, while exploring an Oman-brokered shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's army chief reports progress in mediating an end to the US-Israel war on Iran, but Tehran's military leadership remains skeptical. The US warns against new mines in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran insists the waterway is still closed, and a US Air Force major faces charges for publicly calling for Trump's impeachment over the war.

The US announces 'Operation Economic Outcast' to cut all Iranian revenue streams, while Iran and Oman discuss a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor. Public support for the war in the US has fallen to 31%, and the conflict is straining American military commitments in Asia.

Pakistan's army chief and interior minister reported progress after mediating in Tehran on August 24 to end the US-Israel war on Iran. But analysts warn that deep divisions between Iran's president and its military leadership could still block a ceasefire.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a global economic campaign targeting all Iranian revenue sources, including oil. The move escalates the Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' strategy as US public support for the Iran war falls to its lowest level.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a global economic pressure campaign against Iran, vowing to cut off all revenue sources including oil. The Trump administration warns facilitators to stop doing business with Tehran, but analysts doubt the measures will change Iran's behaviour given its sophisticated evasion networks.