# Middle East live: Iran warns of harsh response to anticipated US sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/30565

- France 24, 2026-08-24 12:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260824-middle-east-live-iran-warns-of-a-harsh-response-to-anticipated-us-sanctions

> Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson warned on Monday that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures targeting countries it considers to be cooperating with Washington. The prospect of broader sanctions follows weeks of deadlock, with the United States still unable to dislodge Iran’s grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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