US Economic Warfare Escalation and Iran's Defiance
Treasury Secretary Bessent announces 'most crushing' sanctions and 'economic D-Day', explicitly threatening regime collapse. Iran dismisses sanctions as 'desperate' and warns of 'seismic' retaliation. Rezaei warns neighbors against joining US economic war. Iran secures financial support from Russia and China, showing resilience.
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Updated Aug 25, 2026