# Iran vows to retaliate against countries cooperating with fresh US sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/30498

- The Guardian, 2026-08-24 11:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/24/iran-vows-retaliate-countries-cooperate-fresh-us-sanctions

> Iran has threatened retaliation against any country cooperating with new US sanctions, which Washington says will target states and entities trading with Tehran. Iran warned Gulf neighbours that joining the campaign could halt oil exports through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. The credibility of US threats toward India, China and Russia will be a key test.

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