On the evening of the 24th, Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf said on social media that no one believes U.S. nonsense and that the U.S. no longer has the economic capacity to further restrict other countries' relationships; he said Iran's trade partners have signalled via media and messages that they do not take the statements seriously. On the afternoon of the 24th, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent held a press conference announcing multiple new economic sanctions on Iran to increase pressure.

2026-08-25

On the evening of the 24th, Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf said on social media that no one believes U.S. nonsense and that the U.S. no longer has the economic capacity to further restrict other countries' relationships; he said Iran's trade partners have signalled via media and messages that they do not take the statements seriously. On the afternoon of the 24th, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent held a press conference announcing multiple new economic sanctions on Iran to increase pressure.