The Pakistan Times

 TEHRAN 23 August, 2026(News Desk): Iran has rejected the threat of new US sanctions, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi describing the expected measures as a sign of Washington’s desperation and insisting they will fail to defeat Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, where he is expected to announce what he has described as “the toughest sanctions in history” against Iran. Iran is already facing severe economic pressure from international sanctions, while its infrastructure ha...