Iran's president says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news
The new head of Iran's top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country's support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an "act of war," while Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way out of the stalled conflict.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: PBS NewsHour · Aug 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
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Iran's president says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news(opens original report in a new tab)The head of Iran’s top security body says Tehran will see any country’s support for new U_S_ economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an “act of war." — ABC News
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