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Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions
Iran condemns new US sanctions as Bessent prepares to announce "toughest" measures yet, with Hormuz oil traffic still paralyzed
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
Iran condemns new US sanctions as Bessent prepares to announce "toughest" measures yet, with Hormuz oil traffic still paralyzed
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