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STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

US imposes new sanctions on Iran; PGSA condemns move

May 30, 2026 12:35 AM CT Washington D.C., United States sanctions,economic warfare,iran,united states,pgsa

Summary

The United States announced new sanctions targeting Iran, escalating economic warfare within the conflict theater. The PGSA, an Iranian-backed militia, condemned the sanctions and mocked US leadership, signaling continued defiance from proxy forces. This development reinforces the economic pressure campaign against Tehran while highlighting the rhetorical alignment between state and non-state actors.

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The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."

Sources (1)

T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Declared new sanctions on Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Target of new US sanctions.

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