Event Brief
Iran official says to plan for U.S. sanctions after Trump
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s lead negotiator in talks with Washington, said Tehran must plan to overcome U.S. sanctions following President Trump’s vow of an “economic D-Day” against Iran. The remarks link Iran’s preparation to the threatened U.S. economic pressure.
WHO: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
WHAT: Said Iran must plan to overcome U.S. sanctions after Trump’s “economic D-Day” threats
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: He was responding to President Trump’s vow of an “economic D-Day” against Iran and the prospect of U.S. sanctions.
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