Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the proposed economic measures will likely negate the need for major U.S. military operations.
With public support for the US war in Iran waning, President Donald Trump finds himself "stuck" in the conflict, unable to extricate the nation from his quagmire ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The Iranian regime, while eager to capitalize on Trump's predicament, has proven resistant to his efforts to end the war.
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- Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty' cnbc.com
- US official: Trump holds strong leverage options against Iran english.ajel.sa
- Iran, US keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions rte.ie
