DUBAI – Iran said on Aug 21 its response to any new US threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments on Aug 20 followed a warning from President Donald Trump of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran”. Bessent promised details on Aug 24. The chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, Major-General Ali Abdollahi, said Tehran’s reaction would be broad and decisive. “With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and…
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