Iran vows 'devastating' response to US threat to cut off its economic lifelines
DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent said he would give details on Monday of the planned sanctions, which follow a warning from President Donald Trump of economic…
DUBAI/WASHINGTON - Iran declared on Friday that its response to any future threats from the United States would be "devastating" following Washington's announcement of the most stringent financial sanctions in history aimed at toppling the Iranian leadership. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that he would reveal the specifics of the sanctions on Monday, which come after President Donald Trump threatened economic repercussions against any nation providing any form of support to Iran.
Major General Ali Abdollahi, the chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, assured that Iran's reaction would be "broad and decisive" with preparedness across various domains including land, sea, air, air defense, and cyberspace. Abdollahi told Iranian media that Iran's armed forces would respond to the adversary's new threats with "crushing, punishing, and devastating" measures.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker and the country's primary negotiator in mediated talks with the United States, suggested that Washington may have concluded it could not succeed in a direct military confrontation. He emphasized the need to prepare for potential outcomes.
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