Iran regional confrontation

Iran warns of consequences for any escalation over expanded US sanctions

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DIPLOMACY
Location
Tehran (Iranian foreign ministry)
Actors
Iran · United States
Importance
Standard

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei warned Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, saying "any escalation of this situation will undoubtedly bring about consequences" and "our hands are not tied", as Washington pressed ahead with secondary sanctions against countries trading with Iran.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-iran-israel-syria-august-24-2026-4c37df8a725b49eae2ab1672b4ae4201

Direct quotes carried by AP wire; single outlet carrying the full quote at retrieval. Distinct from the separately published SNSC 'act of war' warning of Aug. 23. The remarks were made by the foreign ministry spokesperson in Tehran, which is where the event is anchored.