Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses a looming U.S. sanctions threat, saying Washington’s move signals desperation and will not defeat Tehran. Speaking on Sunday, Araghchi argues the U.S. is shifting from military efforts to renewed sanctions while pursuing the same long-standing approach.
Several outlets, citing Reuters, report that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), where he has threatened to impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. Iranian officials present the expected measures as ineffective and say Iran maintains its position regardless of increased pressure.
While the articles largely focus on Iran’s rejection, they differ slightly in wording and emphasis—some highlight the “desperate” characterization, while one outlet also includes a comment that Washington should engage Iran respectfully in pursuit of a solution based on “justice and honour.” The core elements across coverage remain Iran’s rebuttal and the announced U.S. sanctions briefing by Bessent.
