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US Treasury Secretary on Iran Sanctions

Updated 2026-08-20 19:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Scott Bessent, US Treasury secretary, claims new economic measures will collapse Iran's economy. The statement does not specify potential targets for sanctions.

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Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.
2026-08-20 19:11 UTC
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