# Dr H A Hellyer on the effectiveness of Washington’s ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Tehran

https://mins.news/en/video/31659

- CNA, 2026-08-25 13:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zsrzt57FXk

> Iran has criticised Washington’s campaign to cripple its economy, saying the widened sanctions will have limited impact because key trading partners are unlikely to comply. Its economy minister said the country is prepared, while the United States faces growing pushback over threats to penalise countries and businesses that maintain economic ties with Tehran.

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