# Press review: US threatens Iran with sanctions as Trump steps up trade war with Canada

https://mins.news/en/item/30389

- TASS, 2026-08-24 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/pressreview/2176825

> Russian newspapers highlight Washington’s preparations for new sanctions on Iran and Trump’s promise of “unprecedented” economic pressure as talks with Tehran remain stalled. They also report that Moscow is ready to mediate if asked, while warning that Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure will bring a severe response.

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