Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully

Iran has vowed to counter the latest round of U.S. sanctions designed to squeeze its economy, asserting that global trading partners will likely stand against Washington's pressure tactics. This defiance highlights the escalating tensions between the two nations, which have been simmering since the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. The move signals a potential deepening of the conflict, with implications for regional stability and global oil markets, as Iran’s economic resilience remains a significant point of contention.