France 24 Middle EastFReconomicsAug 23, 2026, 9:02 AMImpact 52.8

Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy. Story by Camille Corcoran.