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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Iran Vows Retaliation After US Expands Sanctions
Caption: Iran Vows Retaliation After US Expands Sanctions. Iran has vowed retaliation after Washington expanded economic sanctions, warning the measures will threaten vital national interests. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new penalties Monday, targeting sixty individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran. Bessent warned countries continuing business with Tehran could eventually lose access to the dollar-based financial system. However, Washington avoided immediate penalties against Chinese financial institutions suspected of supporting Iran's oil exports. Iranian officials said Tehran is prepared to resist sanctions, while threatening attacks against American interests and regional energy routes. Iran also expects China, Russia, and other major trading partners to reject Washington's pressure campaign. The escalation comes as the conflict remains unresolved, with Iran retaining missile and drone capabilities despite months of fighting. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran seeking diplomacy, after earlier mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran collapsed. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs and Politics,Iran,United States,sanctions,Scott Bessent,US Treasury,Tehran,China,Russia,oil exports,dollar-based financial system,retaliation,energy routes,missiles,drones
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