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title: "US imposes new sanctions on Iran; Tehran vows retaliation"
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published: "2026-08-25T06:05:15.424Z"
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updated: "2026-08-25T06:05:15.424Z"
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# US imposes new sanctions on Iran; Tehran vows retaliation

*Washington announces measures against 60 individuals, entities, and vessels, while Iran predicts 'another defeat' for the US.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named officials, but relies on anonymous sourcing for some details.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes from officials and mention of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
- Hype 40 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong language like 'vows retaliation' and 'another defeat'.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities, and vessels.
- Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated Iran is prepared for the sanctions and predicted 'another defeat' for the US.
- Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi vowed to strike US vital interests and energy chokepoints if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.
- The new sanctions list did not include Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran's oil trade.

The United States Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that countries continuing to trade with Iran risked being removed from the dollar-based financial system, though he did not immediately identify which countries or when penalties would take effect. Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh responded by saying Iran is prepared for the sanctions and predicted 'another defeat' for the US. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, vowed to deliver heavy blows to US vital interests and energy chokepoints if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.

The list of new sanctions did not include any Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran's oil trade. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that countries and companies would be given time to sever ties with Iran. He previously urged cooperation from China, Iran's largest oil buyer, though US port blockades had already reduced Iranian oil flows to China. Experts suggest Washington may be wary of Chinese retaliation ahead of anticipated talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

## Disagreement on Pakistan's mediation role

The Hindu reported that Pakistani army chief Asim Munir visited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on a peace mission, following a conversation with Donald Trump. Channel News Asia also reported on this visit, stating that Pakistan had made "significant progress" in recent talks with Tehran focused on preventing escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. El Diario and eldiariodechihuahua.mx stated that Pakistan is seeking to mediate, while Iran's Minister of Economy Ali Madanizadeh said he has a 'two-year plan' to confront the sanctions. However, none of the other reports mention the Pakistani mediation efforts or the specific details of the talks.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated reports mention the interim peace deal known as the Islamabad memorandum, which Iran and the United States signed in June. Similarly, none of the right-rated reports mention Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi's specific vow to strike US vital interests and energy chokepoints if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 13% (2)
- Centre: 37% (6)
- Right: 50% (8)

9 of 25 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-25T06:00:15.843459+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-25T06:45:32.688Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports led with Iran's vow to retaliate against the expanded US sanctions. Both The Hindu and Al-Monitor carried full reports that detailed the US Treasury Department's announcement of sanctions on 60 individuals, entities, and vessels, noting the absence of Chinese financial institutions from the list. They highlighted statements from Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh and Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi regarding Iran's preparedness and threats of retaliation. Both reports also mentioned the faltering interim peace deal known as the Islamabad memorandum and Pakistan's mediation efforts. The Hindu's full report also included details about the ongoing war, its impact, and the state of Iran's nuclear program.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on Iran's promise to retaliate against the expanded US economic sanctions, with many highlighting Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh's prediction of 'another defeat' for the United States. Reports from Channel News Asia, RTÉ, WTVB, Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija, cedarnews.net, and El Diario all mentioned Iran's preparedness and its 'two-year plan' to counter the sanctions. Several also noted that the sanctions list did not include Chinese financial institutions. Channel News Asia and El Diario also reported on Pakistan's mediation efforts and progress in talks with Tehran aimed at preventing escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

### Right

- Right-rated reports led with Iran's vow to retaliate against the expanded US economic sanctions, often quoting the phrase 'Fully prepared'. The Hindu Business Line, Tribune India, ARY News, Times of India, The Straits Times, Business Times, Arutz Sheva, and Free Malaysia Today News all covered Iran's preparedness and its pledge to retaliate. Many highlighted Iran's Economy Minister's statement about being 'fully prepared' and predicting 'another defeat' for the US. Arutz Sheva specifically mentioned Iran's 'two-year plan' to counter the sanctions. The Straits Times noted Iran's earlier threats of a military response and reduced oil exports. Business Times mentioned that US Treasury Secretary Bessent told Tehran's trading partners to cut ties.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 5
- high: 7
- unknown: 9
- veryHigh: 3

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/25/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [indtoday.com](https://indtoday.com/iran-warns-of-retaliation-as-us-expands-economic-sanctions) — Iran Warns of Retaliation as US Expands Economic Sanctions
- [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/bbc/949290/%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%85%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%83%d9%8a-%d9%84%d8%a7-%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d9%88%d8%a9-%d8%a7) — Washington Does Not Rule Out Using Military Force Against Iran, and Tehran Threatens It with "Another Defeat".
- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/3032005/iranas-po-nauju-jav-sankciju-ispeja-vasingtona-apie-dar-viena-pralaimejima) — Iran Warns Washington of 'Another Defeat' After New US Sanctions
- [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/news/world/2026/0825/1589079-iran-vows-retaliation) — Iran vows retaliation as US widens economic sanctions
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/fully-prepared-iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — ‘Fully prepared’: Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions - The Tribune
- [Fiji Broadcasting Corporation](https://fbcnews.com.fj/world/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/iran-vows-retaliation-after-us-expands-economic-sanctions/article71387128.ece) — Iran vows retaliation after US expands economic sanctions
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/national/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions/article71387125.ece) — Iran vows to retaliate after U.S. widens sanctions
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-retaliation-us-sanctions-expansion) — Iran vows retaliation after US expands sanctions targeting digital assets, gold, and shipping
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-retaliate-us-widen-sanctions-6338861) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions/articleshow/133485955.cms) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/24/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/432184) — Iran vows to withstand new US sanctions, says Washington faces 'another defeat'
- [Business Times](https://businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-widens-iran-sanctions-holds-back-toughest-measures-teheran-vows-retaliate) — US widens Iran sanctions but holds back toughest measures; Teheran vows to retaliate
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mais-cm/especiais/conflito-no-medio-oriente/detalhe/irao-promete-mais-uma-derrota-para-eua-apos-sancoes) — Iran Promises "Another Defeat" to the U.S. After Sanctions
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-vows-retaliate-after-us-widens-sanctions) — Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/iran-pronostica-derrota-eu-nuevas-sanciones-washington-20260824-829916.html) — Iran Predicts "Another Defeat" for the U.S. After Washington's New Sanctions
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/mia-nea-itta-gia-tis-ipa-yposxetai-to-iran-meta-tin-anakoinosi-tis-oikonomikis-d-day-den-apokleiei-nees-epitheseis-o-xegkseth) — Iran Promises a "New Defeat" for the US After Announcing the Economic "D-Day" - Hegseth Does Not Rule Out New Attacks
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3040863/irao-pais-promete-mais-uma-derrota-para-eua-apos-sancoes) — Iran Promises "New Defeat" to the United States After Sanctions
- [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/internacional/2026/aug/24/desafia-iran-sanciones-de-eu-mientras-pakistan-busca-mediar-830653.html) — Iran Challenges U.S. Sanctions While Pakistan Seeks to Mediate · Global Voices
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2153026/antidrasi-techeranis-meta-tis-kyroseis-erchetai-nea-itta-gia-tis-ipa) — Tehran's Reaction After Sanctions: A New Defeat Is Coming for the US
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/internacional/2026/aug/24/desafia-iran-sanciones-de-eu-mientras-pakistan-busca-mediar-1134850.html) — Iran Challenges U.S. Sanctions While Pakistan Seeks to Mediate · Global Voices

## Questions

**What did the US Treasury Department announce?**

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that countries continuing to trade with Iran risked being removed from the dollar-based financial system.

**How did Iran respond to the new US sanctions?**

Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated that Iran is prepared for the US sanctions and predicted 'another defeat' for the US. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi vowed to deliver heavy blows to US vital interests and energy chokepoints if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.

**Were any Chinese financial institutions included in the sanctions?**

No, the list of new sanctions did not include any Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran's oil trade. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that countries and companies would be given time to sever ties with Iran.

**What is the status of the peace deal between Iran and the US?**

Iran and the United States signed an interim peace deal in June, known as the Islamabad memorandum, which has since faltered. Pakistan has been mediating talks focused on preventing escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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