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Iranian VP Denounces US Sanctions as Economic Terrorism

Aug 22, 2026 01:17 PM CT Tehran, Iran sanctions,economic warfare,Iran,United States,diplomatic posturing

Summary

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref characterized US sanctions as 'economic terrorism,' asserting that the Iranian government will maintain economic stability despite external pressure. This statement reinforces Iran's narrative of resistance against US economic warfare, a key component of the broader conflict theater involving sanctions and economic coercion.

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US 'economic terrorism' will not break people's will: Iranian Vice President Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Saturday that the government will not allow what he called "America's economic terrorism" to undermine the country's economic stability and people's livelihoods. β€œTh...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref condemned US sanctions as 'economic terrorism' and vowed to protect national economic stability.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced by Iranian officials as the source of economic pressure and sanctions.

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