# Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit struggling economy

https://mins.news/en/item/31440

- France 24, 2026-08-25 09:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/iran-threatens-retaliation-as-new-us-sanctions-hit-already-struggling-economy

> Iranian officials are keeping up their tough rhetoric toward the United States after Washington announced a fresh package of sanctions. Tehran has promised countermeasures as the country continues to suffer from already high inflation.

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