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Iran condemns new US sanctions , calls them economic terrorism
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from middleeasteye.net · Israel
Iran has condemned new US sanctions, characterizing them as "economic terrorism." This reflects heightened diplomatic tension and a strong reaction to international punitive measures.
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