India, Aug. 24 -- Iran has stepped up its warnings against Washington's planned sanctions, with FM spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying Tehran will use its diplomatic and economic relationships to counter the new pressure. The warning comes as the US prepares what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as its toughest sanctions campaign against Iran.

At the same time, tensions around regional shipping remain high. A tanker caught fire off Saudi Arabia after an 'unknown projectile' struck the vessel, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), although the agency did not identify the source of the attack.

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