Iran Vows Tougher Response to US Sanctions

Iran has vowed to intensify efforts to counter the economic impact of U.S. sanctions while warning Washington that any further attacks will trigger a faster and more severe military response. The warnings came on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as the six-month-old conflict between the two nations remains locked in a stalemate with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight. In a speech published on his Telegram channel, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the United States must recognize the rules of the conflict have changed. "From now on, any attack against Iran's interests and security will receive a faster, heavier and more painful response," he said, urging Washington to understand this shift "before it is too late." Qalibaf emphasized that alongside the military front, Iran's primary battle was now over production and livelihoods, citing inflation, unemployment, and currency volatility as major domestic challenges. The warnings followed a resumption of military hostilities after a relative lull in August. U.S.