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According to the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the country’s armed forces are today much stronger than they were during the two previous wars
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diplomacyAug 23, 2026
US sanctions against Iran will backfire on US economy, Iranian parliament speaker warns
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf illustrated the boomerang effect by several photos showing that economic pressure on Iran and disruptions in energy markets would ultimately have consequences for the United States
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