Politics● LowAug 21 · Aug 21, 2026, 11:42 AM
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
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The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush Iran economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
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