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Iran says it is fully prepared to counter widened US sanctions

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BBC Business reports that the United States has widened economic sanctions on Iran and characterized them as a major turning point for Iran's economy.

In response, Tehran says it is fully prepared to counter the expanded measures and that it has a plan to address the impact.

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BBC BusinessIran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions

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