Iran threatens military response to U.S. sanctions
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August 22, 2026
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(Reuters) – Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott said he would give details on Monday of the planned sanctions, after President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran.”
The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic’s reaction would be broad and decisive.
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