NPR
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
Friday, August 21, 2026
An Iranian official stated that U.S. economic sanctions have not achieved their intended effect. The statement came in response to Trump administration comments about economic pressure on Iran. No specific date or named official was identified in the available information.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5940610/iran-us-threat-economic-warfare