US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran
The United States has announced a large new set of sanctions against Iran, aiming to cut the country off from the world economy.
Latest story · Aug 24, 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the administration is not ruling out using military force against Iran.
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The United States has announced a large new set of sanctions against Iran, aiming to cut the country off from the world economy.
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