Iran vows retaliation against new U.S. sanctions, asserting confidence in support from major trading partners amid rising tensions.

Before the announcement of expanded US economic sanctions, Iran threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports from the Gulf in response to any US economic measures.

Before the announcement of expanded US economic sanctions, Iran threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports from the Gulf in response to any US economic measures.

Iran earlier threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.