据路透：消息人士称，美国财政部预计将宣布扩大对与伊朗进行商业往来的国家和实体的二级制裁范围。

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake struck waters off southern Philippines around 11:59 on Aug. 24, with a focal depth of 10 km, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. The tremor was felt in nearby areas but is not expected to cause damage; PHIVOLCS said it is an aftershock of multiple strong June quakes in the same region.

Iran’s rial tumbled to a record low on Monday, heightening inflationary pressure and household cost stress. Further depreciation would likely accelerate inflation and deepen economic strain; past shocks have triggered large protests that were ultimately suppressed, but a prolonged crisis could push Iran toward a dangerous tipping point. The UAE has suspended trade with Iran in recent days, removing a key sanctions-era trade buffer. Market signals to watch: Iranian oil exports, purchases by major consumers, and the rial exchange rate — simultaneous deterioration would support Washington’s claim that current pressure is more effective, while improvement would feed doubts about Trump’s Iran strategy.