U.S. President Donald ​Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran” as the U.S. ‌looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago.

Thousands of people have been killed in the war, which quickly drew in countries across the Gulf, and global markets have been shocked as Iran flexed its ability to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which ​about a fifth of the world’s traded oil passed before February, Reuters reported.

U.S. President Donald ​Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran” as the U.S. ‌looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago.

Thousands of people have been killed in the war, which quickly drew in countries across the Gulf, and global markets have been shocked as Iran flexed its ability to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which ​about a fifth of the world’s traded oil passed before February.

Trump’s social media threats and announcements do not always ​get fleshed out or successfully acted upon as written, and he did not specify what specific steps the U.S. would take ​against such a country, which would appear to include U.S. allies that have helped mediate peace talks, and he did not list any country by ‌name.

On ⁠Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates, which hosts a major U.S. military base, announced it was suspending all trade activities, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. The announcement came after the UAE defense ministry said it had detected two missiles launched from Iran that fell into the sea, a report Iran dismissed as baseless.

China buys more than 80% of Iran’s shipped oil, according to ​2025 data from analytics firm Kpler, ​but for the U.S. to ⁠engage in further economic warfare with China, a major exporter to the U.S. including of vital rare-earth minerals, risks retaliation.

Iran remains open to dialogue with the U.S. but does not confuse negotiations with surrender, ​Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said on Tuesday, according to the semi-official ​Fars news agency. Mokhber ⁠said military pressure and sanctions would not break Iran’s resolve.

On Tuesday, Trump said no talks, opens new tab were taking place with Iran. A day earlier, Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy, struck an upbeat tone, saying talks with Iran were still underway and were “probably more robust” than ever.

Trump ⁠wants to ​seize Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and is seeking a new, ​more restrictive agreement curbing Iran’s nuclear energy and research programs, to replace the one he unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from in 2018. Iran, a non-proliferation treaty signatory, has ​for decades said its nuclear programs are peaceful.

At least nine people, including a child, were killed in a fire at a hotel in Kolkata in eastern India early Wednesday, police said.

The fire broke out at around 2:50 a.m. local time on the second floor of the hotel and was brought under control within an hour, according to a senior police officer.

About 30 people were safely evacuated from the building. Police said the blaze may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, although the exact cause has not yet been established.

Local media reported that at least six people were injured and were receiving treatment in hospitals.

Indian news agency ANI reported, citing the fire department, that some of those killed were Bangladeshi citizens who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment. NDTV reported that all nine victims were Bangladeshis.

However, a senior police official told Reuters that the nationalities of those killed had not yet been confirmed.

The hotel is located in a congested area of central Kolkata and offers budget accommodation and restaurants.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad amid concerns over his health.

The court directed that Khan, 73, be moved to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and remain there until at least September 16, when the case is scheduled to be reviewed. The transfer is to take place under tight security.

The order followed petitions from Khan’s family, lawyers and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who have repeatedly raised concerns about his deteriorating health and access to medical care.

A three-member Supreme Court bench also ordered the formation of a medical board to assess and treat Khan. His sister, Dr Uzma Khan, and his personal physician have been permitted to be present during his medical assessment and treatment, with his family expected to cover the costs.

Khan’s lawyers have previously said he suffered significant loss of vision in his right eye while in prison. He also received treatment for an eye condition earlier this year.

PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision but said the transfer should have happened earlier, arguing that Khan’s health had already deteriorated significantly.

The court has also directed authorities to ensure security and maintain law and order around the hospital during Khan’s stay. His medical records have been ordered to remain protected from political use.

Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023 after being convicted in several cases. He and his party maintain that the cases are politically motivated, while several of his convictions have been suspended or overturned and other appeals remain pending.

Khan served as Pakistan’s prime minister from 2018 until he was removed from office through a no-confidence vote in April 2022.