Iranian president says new U.S. sanctions will fail
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s president said new U.S. sanctions will achieve nothing. He responded to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to pursue “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign.
WHO:Iranian President
WHAT:Iran’s president said new U.S. sanctions will achieve nothing.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:The remarks were a reaction to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan for “economic asphyxiation” of Iran and warnings to countries that do not join the campaign.
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