Washington has promised the new sanctions would put even more pressure on an Iranian economy already battered by previous sanctions.
Published Aug 24, 2026, 3:22 PM EDT
Washington has promised the new sanctions would put even more pressure on an Iranian economy already battered by previous sanctions.
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By Farnoush Amiri, Christopher Rugaber and Aamer Madhani
Published Aug 24, 2026, 3:22 PM EDT
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