Iran has said it is 'fully prepared' to counter a widened set of US economic sanctions, which Washington has described as an 'economic D-Day', according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions, according to the BBC.
- The US has described its latest sanctions on Iran as an 'economic D-Day', the BBC reported.
- Tehran says it has a plan to counter the measures, according to the BBC.
Iran has said it is ‘fully prepared’ to counter a widened set of US economic sanctions, according to the BBC.
The United States has described its latest round of sanctions as an ‘economic D-Day’, the BBC reported. In response, Tehran said it has a plan to counter the measures.
Further details of the US sanctions and of Iran’s stated countermeasures were not set out in the available reporting. It was not immediately clear when the measures take effect or what specific steps either government plans to take.
Why it matters
Sanctions between the US and Iran can affect global energy markets and international trade. The full scope and impact of the latest measures were not yet clear from the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What did the US call its latest sanctions on Iran?
The US described its latest sanctions on Iran as an 'economic D-Day', according to the BBC.
How has Iran responded to the sanctions?
Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter the sanctions and that it has a plan to counter them, according to the BBC.