# Iran vows retaliation after U.S. expands sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/31126

- Reuters, 2026-08-25 01:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/iran-vows-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions-2026-08-25/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8ceb7a0602a6000171cc2e

> Iran has pledged to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions. Washington says the measures will sever Iran’s economic lifeline, while Tehran is confident that major trading partners will resist the pressure campaign.

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