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Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat

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US announces sweeping sanctions on Iran in what Treasury Secretary calls 'economic D-Day'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the 'single greatest financial offensive ever' against Iran, threatening secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Tehran. The administration stopped short of immediately imposing penalties but warned it would target Iran's financial connections, oil revenues, and economic lifelines.

Aug 23, 2026·7 sourcesSanctions & economic countermeasuresGlobal tradeU.S.–China relationsOil politics & energy geopoliticsIran WarIran's nuclear program
US announces sweeping sanctions on Iran in what Treasury Secretary calls 'economic D-Day'
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