{
  "id": 2385300,
  "title": "Iran vows devastating response to US threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-vows-devastating-response-to-us-threats",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T13:01:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1541696/iran-vows-devastating-response-to-us-threats/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Iran has warned of a “devastating” response to new US economic threats as Washington prepares tougher financial measures. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would impose the toughest financial penalties in history. He said the measures aim to pressure Iran’s leadership. Read more: US announces tougher sanctions against Iran Bessent made the comments Thursday after President […]",
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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."
}