Iran warns of 'devastating' response to planned U.S. sanctions

Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be 'devastating,' after Washington pledged to impose what it called the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would give details on Monday of the planned sanctions, which follow a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump of economic consequences against any country that provided 'any type of lifeline to Iran.'

The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive.

'With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace, Iran's armed forces will respond to the enemy's new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses,' Abdollahi said.