The fires are spreading in the far west of the state, which is characterized by desert landscapes, not far from the border California and in close proximity to the casino city of Reno. The fire department was first alerted to the fire on Saturday morning. Since then, the emergency services have been fighting the flames, which are mainly eating through grass and bushes. So far, the fire is still “zero percent” under control, local media report. “Our weather conditions continue to be difficult,” said Pete Bryant of the Reno Fire Department. “Hot, dry, windy – and there’s no end in sight for the time being.”
Iran warns USA of boomerang effect of economic war
The Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf has called on the US in view of the Washington Planned tightened sanctions against the Islamic Republic warned of a boomerang effect. On the X platform he shared a comic that suggested that the economic war announced by Washington would affect the USA itself.
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would increase economic pressure Iran want to increase drastically. He spoke of an “economic D-Day” for Iran. He also threatened supporters of Tehran with draconian measures. Trump did not initially provide any details about his plans. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to inform about the plan at a press conference on Monday and spoke of the “toughest sanctions in history” that they want to impose.
Iranian state media appeared calm after Trump’s announcement. The USA has been trying for years to stop all financial and economic relations with Iran, wrote the Tasnim news agency. However, Iran has “learned to circumvent these restrictions and is now very adept at doing so.” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a similar statement on Sunday. Economic warfare is a recurring pattern and part of Washington’s long-standing intimidation tactics. Iran has learned to deal with it, he added.
Trump opens car races in Washington
At an IndyCar race marking the 250th anniversary of the USA, President Donald Trump took a victory lap on the track in the middle of Washington. Together with his wife Melania, Trump was driven in his presidential limousine around the approximately 2.7 kilometer long racetrack, which leads past landmarks such as the Capitol and the Washington Monument.
He then gave the green flag to start the race in the North American IndyCar racing series. The racing cars drive along the streets of the capital at over 250 kilometers per hour. Also Mick Schumacherson of Formula 1 record champion Michael sSchumacherstarted in Washington. Previously, several fighter jets could be seen in formation over Washington.
