Event Brief
Iran says it is fully prepared for widened US sanctions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (34)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Summary: Iran said it is “fully prepared” to counter widened US economic sanctions, asserting it has a plan to address the measures. The US described its latest sanctions as an “economic D-Day,” while Tehran responded with readiness and preparedness.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran said it is fully prepared to counter widened US economic sanctions and has a plan to address them.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran is responding to the US’s latest widened economic sanctions on Iran.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 25 Iran vows retaliation after Trump unveils economic sanctions
- Aug 25 Iran says it has a plan to counter US sanctions
- Aug 25 Iran vows retaliation after US widens sanctions
- Aug 25 Iran security chief warns Gulf states over US economic war
- Aug 24 Trump calls for “economic D-Day” against Iran
- Aug 24 Iran economy minister reacts to US “economic D-Day” sanctions
- Aug 24 Bessent to unveil new US economic sanctions on Iran
- Aug 24 Bessent warns Iran of “economic D-Day” sanctions
- Aug 24 US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran
- Aug 24 US calls “economic D-Day” as Iran threatens oil halt
- Aug 24 Iran official says backing new US sanctions is war
- 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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