# Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

https://mins.news/en/video/29680

- France 24 English, 2026-08-23 09:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx8NF9vENvE

> Tensions between Iran and the United States are continuing to rise. Tehran has threatened to treat any country joining US sanctions as an enemy, responding to Washington's calls to isolate Iran's economy. The US is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday to set out its strategy.

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