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strikeAug 23, 2026

Iran says new sanctions threatened by U.S. will fail

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Iran says new sanctions threatened by U.S. will fail Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Aug. 23 and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran.

Source: Elwely Elwelly; Menna AlaaElDin; The Detroit News — Read the full report

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  • Elwely Elwelly; Menna AlaaElDin; The Detroit NewsBy Elwely Elwelly; Menna AlaaElDin; The Detroit News

    Iran says new sanctions threatened by U.S. will fail Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Aug. 23 and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a …

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