Iran Says New US Sanctions Will Fail, Calls Threat a Sign of Desperation
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 has suffered repeated attacks and thousands of people have reportedly been killed since the United States and Israel launched military operations against the Islamic Republic on February 28. Despite the pressure, Tehran has maintained a defiant stance a...





