World · Important news for 25 August 2026
Newly formed pro-government party Adilet wins Kazakhstan parliamentary election
China opposes US expansion of Iran sanctions targeting dozens of entities
The United States has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast', significantly expanding economic sanctions on Iran to target roughly 60 entities linked to oil, weapons, and cyber operations. Qatar's Foreign Ministry commented that these measures are unilateral, while China stated it will safeguard its own interests in response to the expanded sanctions.
- The US launched a new initiative named 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
- Sanctions on Iran are being expanded under this operation.
- Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated US sanctions on Iran are unilateral
- US expanded sanctions to target 60 entities in Iran and other countries.
- China publicly stated it will safeguard its own interests in response.
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