Iran isn’t afraid of new U.S. sanctions on energy, banking sectors

Iran said it does not fear the impending U.S. sanctions that are set to go into effect next week. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made the comments Wednesday. The leader said it’s possible Iran will face more difficult times ahead, but asserted that the government will use all its power to reduce any problems.

Rouhani pushed back

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Iran’s foreign minister says U.S. imposed sanctions will have severe consequences for world order

Iran is continuing to condemn U.S. imposed sanctions days before they take effect on Tehran’s oil exports.

At a press conference Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif claimed the sanctions pose a global threat.Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (AP/Photo/Craig Ruttle/File)

This comes as the sanctions on Iran’s energy and

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