https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-lashes-out-as-us-prepares-toughest-sanctions-in-historyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-lashes-out-as-us-prepares-toughest-sanctions-in-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-lashes-out-as-us-prepares-toughest-sanctions-in-history#u47866Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:35:29 +0000The US Treasury has launched what Secretary Scott Bessent calls the greatest financial offensive ever against Iran. Washington is demanding that global trade partners choose between the US and Tehran, warning of consequences for those maintaining ties. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated the measures will not bring peace to the region and vowed a harsh response. Amid the escalation, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran on Monday in an effort to restore regional security.Why it mattersThese sanctions follow a warning from Donald Trump regarding an economic D-Day for Iran. The https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-lashes-out-as-us-prepares-toughest-sanctions-in-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-lashes-out-as-us-prepares-toughest-sanctions-in-history#u46919Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:55:14 +0000Iran is reacting aggressively to US plans for the toughest sanctions in history, with its security chief threatening earthquake-like retaliation. Iranian officials claim the entire world recognizes that Iran has defeated the US. In response to the mounting economic pressure, Iran has warned neighboring countries not to join US economic war efforts and vowed to neutralize these measures. Tensions have extended to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran issued a fresh warning while some oil companies began using new tactics to move tankers through the waterway undetected.Why it mattersThe escalation fo