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Iran official says backing new US sanctions is war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (22)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: An Iranian official said that supporting new U.S. sanctions would amount to an “act of war.” The remarks came after the U.S. vowed to impose an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare.
WHO: Iranian official
WHAT: Said that support for new U.S. sanctions would be an “act of war.”
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The statement was a reaction to the U.S. vow to impose new, “unprecedented” economic sanctions.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 23 Iran security chief warns countries against US economic war
- Aug 23 Iran security chief warns Gulf states over Trump economic war
- Aug 21 Iran vows devastating response to U.S. economic pressure
- Aug 21 Iran vows “devastating” response to US record sanctions
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