# New US sanctions deepen economic fears in Iran as diplomacy hangs in balance

https://mins.news/en/video/32624

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-26 05:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH22cV9zzrM

> Washington is threatening countries, companies and banks that do business with Iran in a new sanctions campaign intended to cut Tehran’s revenue. Iranians are already facing high inflation, rising prices and a sharply weaker currency, while decades of sanctions, domestic mismanagement and damage from the recent war add to the pressure. It remains uncertain whether Iran will face another confrontation or revive diplomacy.

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