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Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the campaign targets five sectors and warned trading partners could lose access to the U.S. dollar-based financial system.

  • On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new sanctions targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran, though the measures excluded Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iranian oil trade.
  • The administration of President Donald Trump aims to pressure Iran's economy to curb regional attacks, despite Tehran having endured decades of sanctions that battered its economy without deterring its leadership.
  • Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated, "We are fully prepared for the U.S. sanctions," while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened "heavy blows" to U.S. interests if Iranian infrastructure faces threats.
  • Pakistani army chief Asim Munir visited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday, where Pezeshkian urged the United States to "correct its tone and approach," warning that coercion complicates diplomatic processes.
  • Washington remains wary of Chinese retaliation ahead of expected talks next month between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, prompting Treasury Secretary Bessent to avoid immediate penalties on Chinese banks to allow time to sever ties.
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Iran’s economy minister promised “a new defeat” for the U.S. after Washington’s announcement of new sanctions against Tehran and said he has a “two-year plan” to confront them.

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Cumhuriyet broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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