# US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/30894

- The Guardian, 2026-08-24 18:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/24/us-severe-sanctions-economic-ties-iran

> The US has launched what Treasury secretary Scott Bessent calls an “unprecedented” campaign to cut Iran’s global financial lifelines, threatening sanctions against countries and entities that maintain economic ties with Tehran. China opposes sanctions pressure, while Iran has vowed retaliation, including possible land, sea, air or cyber operations.

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