据伊朗学生通讯社报道，伊朗主管经济外交的副外长甘巴里就美国对伊新制裁表示，即便是外媒也承认，美国的制裁难以达到美方宣称的效果。他强调，若制裁旨在迫使伊朗改变基于法律与民意制定的政策，那绝不会得逞。甘巴里指出，鉴于伊朗经济主要领域早已受制裁，本轮措施不会涉及新的经济部门，美方重点在于强化既有制裁的执行效力、堵塞规避渠道并应对反制手段。他同时提醒，媒体正极力渲染制裁影响，对此须保持高度警惕。

U.S. natural gas futures rose modestly after forecasts showed temperatures running hotter-than-expected over the coming weeks, implying increased gas-fired power demand and higher air-conditioning use. Freeport LNG in Texas completed maintenance and restarted last week, pushing gas demand for LNG exports to the highest level since late June. Strong weekend production, with output near this year’s highs, may limit upward pressure on prices.

On Aug 30 local time, explosions were heard in Kyiv after the city sounded air-raid sirens.