Washington prepares to unveil new economic sanctions against Iran

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Rial is trading at over two million to the dollar on unofficial markets. The devaluation comes a day before the US is due to impose what it says will be the toughest sanctions. Meanwhile, Pakistan is making a further attempt to reopen negotiations between Iran and the United States. The leaders of the UK, France and Germany are expected to visit Ukraine as the country marks its independence day. The government is in the grip of a political crisis over corruption allegations and calls for a general election during wartime. We'll hear from the World Robot Conference, which has seen humanoid robots running, boxing and even doing the long jump. But are they any good at doing jobs -- our jobs? We'll speak to a Chinese robot maker. (Photo: An Iranian woman buys vegetables at a street market in Tehran, Iran, 22 August 2026; Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA/Shutterstock)