Iran Vows Retaliation as U.S. Expands Sanctions
Source Summary
Iran threatened an aggressive response to new U.S. sanctions announced Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated Iran was "fully prepared" and warned that "our defense is no longer so defensive; the enemies should wait for an attack."
Why it matters
The escalating rhetoric signals heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and Iran's stated intent to respond to economic pressure with unspecified countermeasures.
What remains uncertain
The specific nature and timing of Iran's threatened retaliation remain unspecified.
