Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions
- On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed new U.S. sanctions as "repetitive scenarios," claiming Washington's shift to economic pressure demonstrates desperation.
- Tehran remains defiant after nearly six months of war, effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to threaten "the toughest sanctions in history."
- President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a diplomatic solution on Friday, citing Iran's "dignity," while Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf noted Saturday that Tehran received "numerous messages" about regional cooperation.
- Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, will visit Tehran on Monday to mediate regional peace and discuss the U.S. threat of new sanctions with Iranian officials.
- President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington is observing "what happens," noting Iran is "not ready to make the right deal," while Bessent urged China to cooperate with Washington's economic consequences.
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A senior Iranian official has warned other countries against cooperating with the United States in imposing economic sanctions on Iran, or they will face a retaliation that he describes as being as severe as an "earthquake."
They are desperate: Defiant Iran mocks US sanctions threat, says pressure will fail
Iran has rejected Washington's threat of what it calls the toughest sanctions in history. The exchange adds to regional strain as ceasefire efforts, oil flows and diplomacy remain under pressure.
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Ada DeranaIran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail
Iran says new sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail
By Elwely Elwelly and Menna AlaaElDin DUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. Iran’s economy is already under hug…
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