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Trump Administration Threatens Iran With ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ — Tehran Warns US of ‘Crushing, Punishing and Devastating’ Retaliation

Aug 21, 2026 · 11:27 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Trump Administration Threatens Iran With ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ — Tehran Warns US of ‘Crushing, Punishing and Devastating’ Retaliation

Trump’s threat of unprecedented Iran sanctions sparks warnings of “devastating” retaliation, raising fresh risks for oil markets.

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Why It Matters

The US is threatening very tough economic penalties on Iran, and Iran is warning it will fight back hard. This kind of conflict can make oil prices go up or down unpredictably, so it's worth watching how calm or worried the energy markets stay.

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