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August 18, 2026
Iran's Speaker Criticizes U.S. Economic Warfare Strategy
- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that U.S. economic threats indicate its inability to succeed militarily against Iran.
- Qalibaf condemned U.S. sanctions as ineffective, asserting they have failed to achieve their intended goals.
- Diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks remain stalled following the expiration of a recent memorandum of understanding.
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- Iran's Speaker says Bessent and Hegseth are 'way out of their league'Aug 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM · The Hill
- Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions,’ Top Tehran Official SaysAug 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM · NYT
- Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarilyAug 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM · NPR
- Iran labels new US sanctions 'unjust'Aug 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM · The Hill