Iran Criticizes New US Economic Sanctions as Economic Terrorism
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TLDR
- Iran has strongly criticized the new economic sanctions imposed by the United States, labeling them as part of a campaign to economically pressure Tehran.
- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the new U.S. sanctions as a form of 'economic terrorism' and a crime against humanity.
- This announcement follows U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement that Washington is prepared to implement even harsher economic measures against Iran.
- Bessent indicated that the new sanctions would be announced on Monday, August 24, and are expected to be among the most severe ever imposed on Tehran.
- The U.S. has warned that countries and institutions that continue to provide economic support or trade with Iran may face additional sanctions.