Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Tehran says it is prepared to counter Washington's economic pressure as Pakistan seeks to prevent further escalation and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Near the end of a six-month conflict, Iran declared it would respond to the United States' decision to impose stricter sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures but refrained from detailing specific targets or timeline, aiming to grant time for compliance. The US Treasury imposed sanctions on 60 individuals, entities and vessels, but notably did not target Chinese financial institutions.
Iranian officials vowed to defend their nation against any economic retaliation. Iran's defense minister stated Iran was ready for a "terrorist attack" on the country, while the defence spokesman predicted other nations would resist the US pressure campaign. The US administration appears to be relying on economic pressure to end the war, even though Iran has experienced decades of sanctions but not a diplomatic resolution.
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