Iran's Foreign Ministry has branded the latest round of US economic sanctions a declaration of war on all nations, accusing Washington of asserting authority over every member state of the United Nations.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected on Monday to unveil further measures aimed at tightening the financial squeeze on Tehran, having vowed to collapse the Iranian regime.
US President Donald Trump has warned of what he calls tremendous economic consequences for any country that continues to do business with Iran.
Jagruti Dave reports from DC.
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Jagruti Dave in DC says Tehran is framing the sanctions as a sign that Washington's military campaign has not achieved its aims, while the White House says the measures will bring down the Iranian government.
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Jagruti Dave in DC says the military campaign has proved both costly and politically damaging, with midterm elections now approaching in November.
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