Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Before the announcement, Iran threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports from the Gulf in response to any US economic measures.
Struggling to resolve an unpopular war that has pushed energy prices higher, the administration of President Donald Trump appears to be counting on further economic pressure even though Iran has spent decades under layers of US and international sanctions that have battered its economy but have not deterred its leadership.
Iran promised to retaliate against expanded United States (US) economic sanctions that the Americans said would cut off Iran’s economic lifeline, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington’s pressure campaign.
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