Jerusalem, Sept 3, 2026 (AFP) - Israel says economic pressure could push Iran into 'desperate steps'

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2026-09-03

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that US economic sanctions against Iran have proven to be effective, but the pressure might lead Tehran into extreme measures. "We see signs indicating that the heavy economic pressure they are under, and the fear of an uprising and the collapse of the regime, may push them to desperate steps," Katz said at a ceremony for defence ministry employees. Israel launched the Middle East war alongside t......

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