Iran vows retaliation following expanded US sanctions
The Iranian government has promised to retaliate against the United States following the announcement of new, expanded sanctions. Washington stated these measures are intended to achieve the 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran, aiming to cut off the country's economic lifelines amid a stalemate in the ongoing regional conflict and continued disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Date: August 25, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: sanctions
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Jakarta Post