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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran

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August 24, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

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