Iran's Efforts to Strengthen Economic Ties to Mitigate US Pressure
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TLDR
- Iran has criticized the U.S. plan to increase economic pressure against Tehran, calling the sanctions a form of economic terrorism.
- The Iranian Foreign Ministry described the new U.S. sanctions as a crime against humanity.
- This announcement follows U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement that Washington is prepared to implement stricter economic measures against Iran.
- Bessent indicated that new sanctions are expected to be announced on Monday, August 24, and are 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.