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Iranian president says new U.S. sanctions will fail
By The BriefBrief · Sources (33)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: 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: 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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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 26 U.S. unveils “D-Day” sanctions to isolate Iran’s economy
- Aug 25 Bessent warns Iran’s economic partners of more sanctions
- Aug 25 US Treasury outlines moves to isolate Iran economically
- Aug 24 US warns Iran trade partners of sanctions risk
- Aug 24 Bessent unveils campaign to cut Iran off from global economy
- Aug 24 Bessent says US is entering “endgame” with Iran
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