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Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions
Tehran says the sanctions violate international law as only four cargo ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, ship-tracking data showed.
- The U.S. and Iran continued exchanging hostile statements on Saturday, as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions against Tehran.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the upcoming measures will impose unprecedented economic pressure on Iran and could reduce the need for further military action.
- Iran has rejected the planned sanctions, describing them as illegal and an infringement on its sovereignty. Iranian officials have said Tehran is preparing strategies to withstand additional economic pressure.
- The two sides have not resumed direct negotiations, while disagreements persist over issues including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil shipments through the waterway have fallen sharply from pre-war levels, with Reuters reporting an average of about 8 million barrels per day, compared with more than 20 million before the conflict.
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Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Iran today denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic’s economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.
·Honolulu, United States
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Iran condemns new US sanctions; Donald Trump warns countries against providing lifeline
The chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, MG Ali Abdollahi, warned its response would be "crushing, punishing and devastating," while Trump warns countries against providing Iran a lifeline.
·Jerusalem, Israel
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