{
  "id": 2178389,
  "title": "Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism,' 'crimes against humanity'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/iran-calls-new-us-sanctions-economic-terrorism-crimes-against-humanity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260821/iran-calls-new-us-sanctions-economic-terrorism-crimes-against-humanity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Iran has accused the United States of \"economic terrorism\" and \"crimes against humanity\" following new sanctions imposed by Washington. The Iranian foreign ministry stated that the US sanctions, which have targeted the fundamental human rights of every Iranian citizen, are a case of \"economic terrorism\" and \"crimes against humanity\".\n\nThe US has warned of economic consequences for any country that provides a \"lifeline\" to Iran, with President Donald Trump promising \"economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale\". According to SABC News, the war between the US, Israel, and Iran has resulted in thousands of deaths and has had a significant impact on global markets.\n\nIran has faced years of economic sanctions, dating back to the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The Iranian foreign ministry has stated that the new measures will not weaken Tehran's resolve to defend its independence, national sovereignty, and interests, as reported by Middle East Eye.",
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  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-08-20T07:18:41.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/us-threatens-to-expand-economic-pressure-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-20T13:34:50.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/trump-announces-crushing-economic-operation-against-iran-2158878",
        "published": "2026-08-20T14:56:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "US to impose toughest economic isolation measures yet on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/us-to-impose-toughest-economic-isolation-measures-yet-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-20T15:32:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism,' 'crimes against humanity'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/iran-calls-new-us-sanctions-economic-terrorism-crimes-against-humanity-2180252",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:02:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "U.S. warns allies, China to back economic war on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/u-s-warns-allies-china-to-back-economic-war-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:30:24.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}