# US sanctions Iran: Will 'maximum pressure' work?

https://mins.news/en/item/36375

- CGTN, 2026-08-28 04:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-28/US-sanctions-Iran-Will-maximum-pressure-work--1PXkDzIomLC/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran’s financial lifelines, including digital assets, gold, technology, aviation and shipping. Washington also warned countries doing business with Tehran could be penalized, as Iranians face soaring prices and a plunging currency.

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