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Andres Manuel Lopez Beltran, son of former Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, accused the US of politically motivated visa revocation in an open letter to President Trump. The State Department has not commented, and Mexican President Sheinbaum called it interference in national politics.
The US threatens an indefinite naval blockade of Iran's ports amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, while Iran asserts full control of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides signal a long standoff as economic pressure mounts and diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
The Trump administration has issued a report accusing over 40 countries of participating in a clandestine logistics network that enables China to bypass US tariffs, costing the federal government billions annually. The report names the EU, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea among the biggest facilitators, while warning that the era of untraceable transshipment is over.
Iran has formally denied US allegations of military support for Houthi forces in Yemen, calling them baseless and a distraction from regional issues. Tehran reaffirmed its respect for Yemen's sovereignty and its support for a political resolution to the conflict.
The Trump administration on August 13 unveiled new drone tariffs, including a 15% duty on imports from South Korea, Japan, and other economies, citing national security. The move aims to protect the U.S. domestic drone industry but may strain trade relations with allies.
Brazil has begun consultations on possible countermeasures to the US's 25% tariffs on its exports, calling the move 'absurd and arbitrary.' The consultations could lead to retaliatory tariffs or other measures, though no final decisions have been made.
Iran asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, rejecting President Trump's claim of U.S. dominance over the waterway. A senior Iranian commander and a military-political official warned that Tehran will not reopen the strait without U.S. commitments, while analysts see Iran as seeking to prolong the conflict.
Lebanese Americans have filed a class-action lawsuit against the US government and defense contractors over their roles in the Lebanon war, citing violations of the Leahy Law. The plaintiffs allege that US support enabled Israel's indiscriminate force, which damaged their property and lives.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. has made a major miscalculation regarding the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Tehran's readiness to respond to any aggression. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions over the strategic waterway crucial to global oil shipments.
