Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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Iran's government has formally protested against the latest round of American economic sanctions, arguing that such measures constitute an unlawful infringement on the sovereignty of independent nations. Tehran contends that unilateral sanctions regimes imposed without international consensus undermine international law and set concerning precedents for global relations. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran regarding nuclear agreements and geopolitical influence in the Middle East region.
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