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Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 21, 2026 at 07:42 AM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics