Iran Rejects New US Sanctions Threat, Says Measures Will Fail

Iran has rejected the threat of new sanctions from the United States, describing the planned measures as a sign of desperation and insisting they will not force Tehran to surrender.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that Washington should engage Tehran respectfully and seek a solution based on what he called justice and honour.

The United States is expected to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as some of the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran. The measures are expected to target Iran and countries that continue providing economic support to Tehran.

Iran's economy has already been severely affected by international sanctions and months of conflict. The ongoing crisis has also disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global oil supplies, contributing to higher international oil prices.

Araqchi said previous US military and economic pressure had failed and that the new sanctions would also fail.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, is expected to visit Tehran on Monday as part of Pakistan's efforts to promote peace and regional security. Pakistani officials said the discussions could include the latest US sanctions threat.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also said Tehran had received messages from several neighbouring countries about creating new regional security and economic cooperation arrangements.

Despite Iran's continued defiance, President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, saying ending the war through negotiations would be preferable.

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