Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news - AP News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating as Tehran threatens retaliation against new economic sanctions. Meanwhile, the Iranian president has defended a memorandum of understanding as a potential path to de-escalation.
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The standoff threatens global oil shipping routes and regional stability in the Middle East.
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The new head of Iran’s top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country’s support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an “act of war,” while Iran’s president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of the stalled conflict .
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday is expected to announce the new measures after the U.S. vowed to impose an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare and isolation on a country that has lived for decades under sanctions . Also Monday, Pakistan’s army chief is expected to visit Iran as mediators try to revive talks.
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