Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit
Iran said its armed forces will deliver a broad response as U.S. officials prepare sanctions that could target buyers of more than 80% of its shipped oil.
- On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the United States will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" to topple the Iranian regime, while Iran vowed a "devastating" response to the new threats.
- The nearly six-month-old conflict has strained global energy markets, with Iran curbing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; the United States reimposed its blockade on Iranian ports on July 13 following failed ceasefire attempts in April and June.
- Beijing buys more than 80% of Iran's shipped oil according to analytics firm Kpler, and analysts note Beijing could leverage its status as a major exporter of vital rare-earth minerals to retaliate against the United States.
- While China's embassy in Washington urged "political and diplomatic means" to resolve the issue, Major General Ali Abdollahi warned the Islamic Republic's response would be "broad and decisive" across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.
- Bessent will provide enforcement details on Monday, aiming to collapse the regime, though Iran has weathered near-continuous economic sanctions for nearly 50 years since the Islamic Revolution, suggesting established resilience mechanisms.
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Iran said today that its response to any new threats from the United States of America (US) would be "devastating", after Washington announced that it would impose the heaviest financial sanctions in history in order to topple the Iranian leadership.
Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit
Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent’s comments on Thursday followed a warning from President Donald Trump of economic consequences against any country […]
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Sanction Threats
Iran has vowed to deliver a 'devastating' response to new US threats after Washington announced plans for tougher sanctions aimed at toppling the Iranian government. US Treasury chief Scott Bessent warned of economic consequences for nations aiding Iran, while oil prices fluctuated amid concerns over Gulf energy exports.
Iranian Chief of General Staff Major General Ali Abdullahi said they would respond "devastatingly" to the enemy's "miscalculations" and new threats.
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