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Iran Dismisses New US Sanctions Ahead of Washington Announcement

Published 24 August 2026

Iran's foreign minister dismissed on Sunday a fresh round of U.S. economic sanctions as a desperate move, while Washington prepares to announce what it calls the "toughest sanctions in history" in a bid to cripple Tehran's finances. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m.

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