# Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

https://mins.news/en/item/29676

- France 24, 2026-08-23 09:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/iran-escalates-threats-as-us-pushes-economic-isolation

> Tensions between Iran and the United States are continuing to rise. Tehran says it may consider any country joining US sanctions an enemy, in response to Washington’s drive to isolate Iran’s economy. The US is due to outline its strategy at a press conference on Monday.

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