Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf stated on August 21 that Iran must plan to overcome "unjust sanctions" as the U.S. Treasury ramps up economic pressure. The remarks came one day after escalated American sanctions targeting Iran's economy.
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Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as U.S. ramps up economic pressure Reuters
DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome "unjust sanctions", a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran. Bessent said on Thursday the measures would be detailed on Monday, suggesting they could lessen the need for further major military