Iranian parliamentary speaker criticizes US Treasury secretary over sanctions

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First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 12:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over sanctions described as an “Economic D-Day.” The headline indicates continuing US-Iran economic confrontation.

SO WHAT?

Further sanctions confrontation could affect bilateral relations and regional economic conditions.

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iraqsun.comen

Ghalibaf targets US Treasury Secy Bessent over 'Economic D-Day' sanctions

Aug 26, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

iranherald.comen

Ghalibaf targets US Treasury Secy Bessent over 'Economic D-Day' sanctions

Aug 26, 2026, 1:47 AM UTC

news.webindia123.comen

Ghalibaf targets US Treasury Secy Bessent over 'Economic D-Day' sanctions

Aug 26, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

kenyastar.comen

Ghalibaf targets US Treasury Secy Bessent over 'Economic D-Day' sanctions

Aug 26, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC

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Ghalibaf targets US Treasury Secy Bessent over 'Economic D-Day' sanctions

Aug 26, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC